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NeuroLogica and Winnebago Team Up to Expand Access to Low-Dose Lung Scans
Aiming to bring life-saving low-dose lung screenings to underserved
areas of the United States, NeuroLogica announced today a partnership
with Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) to provide access to mobile
computed tomography (CT) clinics across America. The units will feature
NeuroLogica's BodyTom
Elite®, the world's first portable, full-body, 32-slice
CT scanner on board a J38S Winnebago commercial vehicle platform, from
Winnebago's Specialty Vehicle Division. The mobile CT clinics will offer
healthcare providers the ability to perform low-dose lung cancer
screenings and travel city-to-city to improve access to lung diagnostic
services.
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NeuroLogica and Winnebago will display a mobile lung screening clinic (above) at the 2018 Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting (RSNA) in Chicago, Illinois, from November 25-30, 2018 Booth 5535 South Hall. (Photo: Business Wire)
NeuroLogica and Winnebago will display a mobile lung screening clinic at
the 2018 Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting (RSNA)
in Chicago, Illinois, from November 25-30, 2018 Booth 5535 South Hall.
"We are proud to increase access to low-dose lung screenings through our
partnership with Winnebago," said David Webster, NeuroLogica's Chief
Operating Officer. "This is an important step toward delivering
high-quality care to patients in the community, especially those
patients beyond a healthcare systems' immediate service area."
The mobile CT clinic will feature:
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BodyTom Elite, the world's first portable, battery-powered, full-body,
32-slice CT scanner.
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Optional all-electric/zero-emission powertrains will be available
through Winnebago's partnership with Motiv Power Systems.
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A Lithium-ion battery-based energy management system from Volta Poer
Systems, which will replace the traditional generator for onboard
power and reduce vehicle emissions.
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Vehicle upfit and customization through Summit Bodyworks Specialty
Vehicles, a Denver-based custom vehicle upfitter.
"Winnebago has always been a market leader and industry innovator," said
Jamie Sorenson, Winnebago's Director of Specialty Vehicles and Advanced
Technology. "This year, Winnebago celebrated being in business for 60
years, and for more than 40 of those years, Winnebago has produced
commercial vehicles for all types of applications, with a focus on
mobile outreach. This partnership with NeuroLogica represents the next
evolution in mobile healthcare innovation and has the potential to
dramatically change a person's life."
According to the American Lung Association, approximately eight million
people in the U.S. are at high risk for lung cancer and are eligible for
screening. Individuals can take a lung cancer screening eligibility quiz
at SavedByTheScan.org.
For more information, visit: neurologica.com,
winnebagoind.com,
motivps.com,
summitbodyworks.com,
and savedbythescan.adcouncilkit.org.
About NeuroLogica NeuroLogica, a healthcare subsidiary of
Samsung (News - Alert) Electronics Co., Ltd., develops, manufactures, and markets
innovative imaging technologies and is committed to delivering fast,
easy and accurate diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers.
NeuroLogica, the global corporate headquarters and manufacturer of
Samsung computed tomography, is also the US headquarters for sales,
marketing and distribution of all Samsung digital radiography and
ultrasound systems. NeuroLogica's growing portfolio of advanced medical
technologies are used worldwide in leading healthcare institutions
helping providers enhance patient care, improve patient satisfaction,
and increase workflow efficiency. Samsung is committed to being leaders
in the field of healthcare imaging. For more information, please visit www.SamsungNeuroLogica.com.
About Winnebago Industries Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a
leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the
Winnebago, Grand Design, and Chris-Craft brands, which are used
primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The
Company builds quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheel
products, and boats. Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in
Iowa, Indiana, Oregon, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company's common
stock is listed on the New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges and traded
under the symbol WGO. Options for the Company's common stock are traded
on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. For access to Winnebago
Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an
automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.
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