*\tRemote archiving of patient data and medical images in the Secure Data Center of Albacom in Milano, Italy to securely safeguard patient information.
Approximately 800 medical imaging exams will be conducted by 15 volunteer radiologists and 21 radiographers at three polyclinics during the Olympic Winter Games. Kodak will have more than 20 specialists and applications consultants on site to support these healthcare professionals during 34 days of operations of the polyclinics.
When the Olympic Winter Games conclude, the equipment Kodak is providing to the three polyclinics will remain in Italy and will be transferred to local healthcare organizations by the Torino Olympic Games Organizing Committee (TOROC).

"We are fortunate to have the most advanced medical imaging technologies from Kodak available in the Polyclinics at the Torino Winter Games," said Dr. Patrick Schamasch, Medical Director of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). "With these diagnostic systems, we can quickly and accurately evaluate most athletes' injuries, and determine the best course of treatment."
KODAK Digital Dental Equipment
A staff of 16 dentists and 12 assistants will use KODAK digital imaging equipment and film and for intraoral and extraoral dental exams. Polyclinics are a primary source of dental care for athletes from all over the world.

In the polyclinics, intraoral examinations will be conducted using KODAK RVG 6000 Digital Radiography Systems that capture and display images of individual teeth or sets of teeth on a computer monitor to assist in diagnoses and treatment planning. Other intraoral radiographs will be captured using KODAK INSIGHT Intraoral Dental Film, a high-speed film that reduces radiation exposure up to 60% when compared to D-speed films. KODAK 2000 Intraoral X-Ray Systems will facilitate the capture of images from sensor or film technology, enabling the dental team to diagnose any problems arising with teeth, including injuries, toothache, cavities or lost fillings.

KODAK 1000 Intraoral Video Cameras will provide video still images of injuries to the mouth or teeth. For example, the dental team can view an image of a cracked tooth on a computer monitor and plan appropriate treatment.

For extraoral examinations, our KODAK 8000 Digital Panoramic Systems will produce radiographs with a larger viewing area, including a patient's face, jaw and throat area. The dental team can use this system to diagnose injuries that may involve bone or a series of teeth, such as trauma that may have resulted in jaw fractures or dislocation. All dental images will be stored on the PACS and shared with radiologists in case of heavy facial traumas requiring appropriate reporting. Kodak's on-site dental imaging systems will be powered by KODAK Dental Imaging Software in a DICOM environment which enables remote diagnosis and medical image sharing with off-site or remote hospitals.

About Kodak's Health Group
Kodak's Health Group, with 2004 revenues of $2.68 billion, supplies the medical and dental professions with traditional and digital imaging and information systems. Its portfolio includes picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), IT solutions, clinical information solutions, computed and digital radiography systems, laser imagers, mammography systems, x-ray film systems, and dental imaging products. Its services portfolio includes everything from repair and maintenance, to professional services encompassing integration, storage and archiving, secure e-mail services - and much more. For more information about Kodak (NYSE:EX) contact your Kodak representative or visit www.kodak.com.

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