ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 12 -- Eastman Kodak Company announced it has signed contracts with numerous facilities around the world in recent months for its radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communications system (PACS) solutions.

Many healthcare facilities also purchased KODAK computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems for digital image capture and KODAK Professional Services for workflow analysis and re-engineering, network design and implementation, data migration and disaster recovery planning.

"Healthcare facilities across the world are enhancing patient care and improving internal productivity with the implementation of KODAK solutions. We marry image and information management technology with consulting services to help facilities maximize the efficiencies of digital technologies," said Michael W. Jackman, General Manager of Healthcare Information Systems and Vice President, Kodak's Health Group.
The following are a few of the facilities that have recently placed orders for KODAK image and information management systems:

In the United States:
Medcenter One, Bismarck, N.D.
New Island Hospital, Bethpage, N.Y.
Oak Valley Hospital, Oakdale, Calif.
St. James Health Services, St. James, Minn.
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, St. Paul, Minn.

In Europe and the Middle East:
Centre Chirurgical Val D`Or, Saint Cloud, France
Clinica Benidorm, Benidorm, Spain
Hegau Klinikum, Singen, Germany
Holly House Clinic, London, Great Britain
Katharinen-Hospital Unna, Hemer, Germany
Keski-Pohjanmaan Central Hospital, Kokkola, Finland
MOR MAR Ltd., Bnei Brak, Israel
St. Josef Hospital, Berlin, Germany
St. Martin's College School of Radiography, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, Great Britain
Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland

In the Asia-Pacific Region:
Beijing Tong Ren Hospital, Beijing, China
Sen Zen Fu Tien Hospital, GuangZhou, China
Shanghai Pu Tou Chong Xin Hospital, Shanghai, China

In Africa:
Rosenblank Clinic, South Africa.
Features of Integrated RIS/PACS

Kodak's RIS/PACS suite serves hospitals and imaging centers by automating the various elements of the diagnostic exam process, including exam requests/orders and scheduling, dictation, transcription, reporting, results distribution and billing. Kodak professional services include workflow analysis and redesign, project management, change management and the development of procedures for regulatory compliance.

Kodak's health group is online at www.kodak.com/go/health.

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