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25.01.2022 Women's Health Week, started by Jean Hailes, is a nation-wide campaign of events and online activities all centred on improving women's health and helping you to make healthier choices! At Marina, we support women through every stage of life. From gynaecological health ultrasounds, to dating and nuchal ultrasound scans during pregnancy, we want to help our women feel healthy, strong and confident! Head to https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/about/ for more information.

25.01.2022 Last week, Marina Radiology celebrated 21 years of being a part of this wonderful community In that time, we have grown from one small practice to thirteen multi-disciplinary clinics, which provide a broad range of services to our patients! We are one of the longest privately owned partnerships in Victoria and we still operate fiercely as an affordable, largely bulk-billing business in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne where we first began. Happy 21st Marina!

24.01.2022 A conversation could change a life. R U OK? Day is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, Are you OK? and support those struggling with life. This year's message is 'There's more to say after R U OK?' It's not always obvious that someone is struggling - and we sometimes need to be reminded to trust our gut instinct and dig a bit deeper.... Find out more by heading to @ruokday or go to their website at ruok.org.au See more

24.01.2022 At 20 weeks gestation, a morphology ultrasound scan is usually performed to check the babys and mothers wellbeing. This scan involves sonographers identifying and measuring many of the baby's developing organs, including the heart and its four chambers, their head and tummy circumference, their body length, as well as their hands and feet. Some morphology scans also have 3D technology which allows us to see life-like images like the one above! Swipe to see some of the structures we can see in a morphology scan!

23.01.2022 It's that time of year again! Help us, help them... Lighthouse Foundation

23.01.2022 June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a Bowel Cancer Australia initiative to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer and raise funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,375 people a year) - but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early. While the ris...k of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn't discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old. 1 in 13 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime. 15,604 Australians will be diagnosed with the disease this year. #BowelCancerAustralia #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

22.01.2022 Did you know the use of X-rays goes beyond medicine? X-rays have been used in the art world to examine paintings to discover rough sketches and even other paintings beneath a visible surface Picasso's works are perfect subjects for this because he often changed direction during the painting process. He used old used canvases to create new works. By reflecting x-rays on different colour pigments, we can isolate layers of paint and see more of Picasso's amazing masterpieces! Swipe to see Picasso's final work "La Miséreuse accroupie"

21.01.2022 A huge THANK YOU to all of our staff & patients for their overwhelming support with our 2018 Charity Drive! Your generosity will help to bring joy to numerous homeless youths supported by the Lighthouse Foundation this Christmas! Lighthouse Foundation

20.01.2022 Marina's Director, Stephen Crosbie, is swimming 20km in support of youths living with mental health difficulties. To get involved, head to https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/ ReachOut.com Australia

20.01.2022 CT scans are a primary method of confirming a stroke and determining whether it is because a clot has reduced the blood supply to the brain, or because there is a bleed in the brain. This information helps us make life-altering treatment decisions and is used in the initial phase when a patient presents with symptoms of a stroke. An MRI is another useful mode of imaging and is used by doctors to assess the extent of damage that resulted from a stroke. This is done by l...ooking at images of blood flow in the brain. If a patient is considered to be at risk for stroke or has displayed transient symptoms, an ultrasound of the carotid artery in the neck is often also recommended. Stroke Foundation See more

18.01.2022 All our Marina sites are still open and we have our amazing Marina staff to thank! Your hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has made it possible We know that this has been a difficult period with a lot of changes and we appreciate all that you've done and continue to do to make sure our patients continue to receive the highest level of care!

18.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY! Thank you to Australia's incredible nurses for all that you do!

17.01.2022 This chest X-ray has a little something extra, can you tell what it is? Swipe to see the answer! A cervical rib is an extra rib that grows out of the bones in the neck just above the collarbone and is present from birth. Often, these ribs are not fully formed as in the patient shown here. One in every 200-500 people has a cervical rib. They can be found on the right, left or both sides of the neck. ... Cervical ribs are usually benign, but they can be more dangerous if they compress surrounding vessels or nerve, causing numbness or neck pain. This is called thoracic outlet syndrome. See more

17.01.2022 The art of medicine includes attending to your patients for more than just their physical needs. It requires seeing them as a whole person, considering their feelings, circumstances and wishes. Medicine, properly practiced, is always all about the patient.

17.01.2022 One-fifth of Australians aged 45 - 74 years are at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. This Heart Week were supporting Heart Foundation by urging you to understand your risk and have a Heart Health Check today. #showsometicker

15.01.2022 WE'RE BACK! It's business as usual at Marina Dandenong following our unexpected, temporary closure. Thank you for everyone's understanding during this period

14.01.2022 Nuclear medicine imaging makes it easy to find information about the function of organs that cannot be found through other kinds of imaging. It uses small radioactive tracers that have a short half-life and lose their radioactivity very quickly to give us a better picture of what is happening inside the body. It can be used in a wide range of conditions including orthopaedic, renal, cardiac, gastrointestinal and endocrine. Marina offers bulk billing of nuclear medicine scans at our Berwick site, with a short appointment waitlist and a nuclear medicine physician onsite. Contact our nuclear medicine team on 9707 0789 if you have any questions or queries.

14.01.2022 Hi everyone Marina Radiologys official instagram page is now live! The page will be a place for you to get to know us and our team, to share interesting cases and inspirational stories from our patients and to stay up to date with the latest Marina news. We're so excited to have you there! Follow us on Instagram by clicking the link instagram.com/marinaradiology

13.01.2022 With over 15 years experience as a specialist in community radiology, Dr Simon Morley leads our team at Marina Dandenong. After receiving two undergraduate degrees and finishing his residency in Sydney, he commenced his Radiologist training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. Upon obtaining his Fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Simon was awarded positions at leading private radiology companies, working both i...n hospitals, and community-based practices across Melbourne. In 2018, Marina was proud to see Simon join our team as a full time consultant. He brings extensive, additional experience in therapeutic radiology, including ultrasound and CT guided procedures such as bursa, tendon and joint injections, facet, epidural and nerve root joint injections, drainages and common biopsies. In addition, his strong interest in musculoskeletal and neurologic imaging makes him a valuable asset to the local medical clinics he services. Simon is always available on the phone (or in person, if you wish to visit) to consult with you about the needs of you, your practice, and your patients. He can be reached at our Dandenong Site on 03 9791 2685.

13.01.2022 Marina wishes everyone a safe long weekend! Please note that all of our rooms will be closed on Monday (27/01). All other operating hours remain unchanged

12.01.2022 At Marina Radiology, we understand that you want quick answers. We offer same day CT and MRI appointments at some of our Marina sites. Call us on 1300 097 297 to book your CT or MRI scan and arrange a same-day appointment. Appointment location will be subject to availability.

12.01.2022 Myocardial Perfusion scan, also known as MIBI or thallium, is a test that uses nuclear medicine to tell us how much blood is being supplied to the muscular tissue of the heart when it is resting and when it is under stress. MIBI involves administration of a small dose of radiation to the patient. This is a safe and non-invasive test which can help us assess the severity of coronary artery disease and determine the effectiveness of coronary stent procedures. Marina offers short wait times and bulk billing for myocardial perfusion scans. Call 1300 0 XRAYS to book an appointment, or submit an enquiry online!

12.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful patients & staff for your generous contributions to our annual charity drive for the Lighthouse Foundation! Your kindness will help to nourish children across Victoria fighting homelessness

12.01.2022 Despite the reintroduction of Stage 3 restrictions, Marina Radiology remains OPEN. We are dedicated to supporting the community through these trying times. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our friendly team on 1300 0 XRAYS (1300 0 97297) Take care and all the best

12.01.2022 Ultrasound is sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing- only dogs and cats can hear these waves! Ultrasound was first used for clinical purposes in 1956. We use ultrasound to help us produce images of body organs by sending waves, receiving echoes from different body tissues and finally putting it all into an image. This is similar to the way dolphins and even submarines use sound to get an appreciation of their surroundings! It is used to help diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body's internal organs and to examine a baby in pregnant women and the brain and hips in infants. It's also used to help guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess damage after a heart attack. It's certainly a jack-of-all trades!

11.01.2022 Public Holiday Notice! Due to the Australia Day public holiday all Marina Radiology clinics will be closed on Monday 28/01/2019 Tomorrow, 26/01/2019, normal Saturday opening hours (9am-1pm) apply at our Berwick, Burwood East, Chelsea Heights and Dandenong clinics... Have a safe weekend!

10.01.2022 Stroke is always a medical emergency and stroke doesnt stop for COVID-19 The health system is facing very challenging times, but governments, hospitals and health workers are working hard to ensure treatment and care is available for everyone. We are worried that people will be reluctant to call triple zero (000) for fear of coming into contact with COVID-19 or of overburdening our health services, but it is as important as ever that you call triple zero (000) if you suspect... a stroke. The triple zero (000) operators are expert and will provide you with the correct advice. Head to www.strokefoundation.org to find out more. Stroke Foundation

09.01.2022 The health and safety of our patients is Marina Radiology's greatest priority. Our patients are able to attend any of our clinics in Melbourne and our Wodonga site for their medical appointments. In line with the COVID-19 restrictions, IF YOU LIVE IN NSW you will be required to obtain a permit prior to travelling to your appointment at Marina Wodonga through the link below. You will receive a QR code upon completion. Additionally, a referral will still be required as proof, ...so make sure to keep the Marina referral with you when you travel. You will also receive a text message confirming your appointment that can be used as supporting evidence. A confirmation/attendance letter can be provided upon request for further supporting evidence. If you are unsure of how to apply for a permit, please call the hotline (13 77 78) between 7am and 7pm. All our clinics continue to abide by the guidelines for physical distancing and infection control provided by the Department of Health. Please feel free to contact us by calling our Wodonga site on (02) 6056 2704 or via our Facebook/Instagram page for further information. We would love to hear from you. Link to permit application: https://disasterassistance.service.nsw.gov.au//stepPersona

09.01.2022 We know that some weeks seem to flash by, and at Marina Radiology we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make an appointment. You can call us on 1300 097 297 on Saturdays from 9-5pm to schedule your next scan for any weekday! Or make a booking enquiry on our website by heading to the link below and someone will be in contact with you to confirm your booking. https://www.marinaradiology.com.au//w/make-an-appointment/

07.01.2022 Dr Raef Boktor is Marina Radiologys Nuclear Medicine Physician and Sonologist, who possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Raefs attention to detail and passion in his field has seen him play a pivotal role in establishing and building Marinas Nuclear Medicine Department. Graduating from Cairo University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, he went on to train in nuclear medicine and PET in Cairo Universitys Hospitals, and the Egyptian National Cancer I...nstitute. He's since held several senior positions, including Clinical Director of Nuclear Medicine and Cairo University's lecturer of nuclear medicine. Upon immigrating to Australia with his young family in 2007, he successfully undertook AMC exams, and repeated nuclear medicine and PET training in accredited nuclear medicine positions at the Austin Hospital. Raef obtained the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and Fellowship of the Australasian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists (FAANMS). He has gone on to attain his Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU), and gained accreditation as a CTCA specialist, allowing him to hold leading positions in multiple Australian private practices. Remaining academically active, Raef has 15 internationally published peer-reviewed articles, presents at medical education events and is an adjunct lecturer at Notre Dame Universitys medical school. These academic achievements have been recognised by his original university, Cairo University, conferring him the title of Associate Professor. Please do not hesitate to contact Raef at our Berwick Site on 03 9707 0789, should you require advice regarding Nuclear Medicine. See more

06.01.2022 Light, ultraviolet waves, microwaves and x-rays are all different kinds of electromagnetic waves. Although the colours we see around us are in the visible light spectrum, we can use advances in technology to see other kinds of waves around us! NASA has been using this technology to get a better look at all kinds of things in space that gives off x-rays, from back holes to neutron stars to supernova remnants to our own sun. One of the things we've been able to identify is... the aurora high in earth's atmosphere! This photo was taken in March 1996. It shows the area of brightest X-ray emission is red. Photo credit: Polar, PIXIE, NASA See more

05.01.2022 Happy Father's Day from the team at Marina Radiology! Wishing all the Dads-to-be, Dads and Granddads a wonderful and safe day of being celebrated by your loved ones

04.01.2022 Thank you to all our loyal patients, referrers & staff for your support & patience during these unsettling times. We are happy to still be able to assist you with your scanning needs & we shall remain open for as long as possible. Wishing you all good health

02.01.2022 Marina Radiology will be closed on the upcoming public holidays: Good Friday 19/04 CLOSED Saturday 20/04 CLOSED Easter Sunday 21/04 CLOSED... Easter Monday 22/04 CLOSED ANZAC DAY 25/04 CLOSED All clinics' hours outside these dates remain unchanged Wishing you all a safe, happy holiday period!

02.01.2022 Thank you & congratulations to our wonderful team at Marina Berwick who organised, & participated in, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea! They put on a delicious spread & worked hard to raise much needed funds for Cancer Council Australia #BiggestMorningTea

01.01.2022 Your spine is one of the most important parts of your body because it gives you structure and support. Without a spine, you would not be able to stand up and move freely. It protects your spinal cord, which gives off all the nerves that allow you to do everything from running and swimming, to cooking and eating, to digestion and breathing! In 2017, 227 Australians suffered spinal cord injuries due to trauma and 147 due to other causes such as infection, disc herniation and ...cancer. This week, we want to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and the impact they can have on people's day-to-day lives. In partnering with #spinallifeaustralia, we want to encourage our community to recognise that accessibility equals opportunity. To find out more, head to www.spinal.com.au See more

01.01.2022 Meet Dr Priyanka Gahlot! She first joined the Marina Radiology team in 2019. After finishing her radiology training at the National University of Singapore, she completed a further two years of Advanced Specialist training. Her interest in womens and oncologic imaging, MRI and radiology education, saw her undertake sub-specialty training in breast and body imaging including MRI. Prior to moving to Australia, Dr Gahlot worked as a consultant at KK Womens and Childrens Hospital in Singapore. Since her arrival, she has been appointed Clinical Director of Radiology at Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton, and become a radiologist leader in womens imaging. In the hope of inspiring and mentoring future doctors, Dr Gahlot also lectures at the University of Melbourne Rural Medical School.