Everything Under The Sun: Boldly Moving Forward In The Field Of Radiology

The Annapolis facility, with its rooftop solar panels.

What has eleven locations in Maryland, is not owned by any major medical center nor by nonmedical professionals, has some of the most experienced healthcare professionals in the field, and utilizes the best quality equipment? That would be CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL IMAGING (CMI).

Anyone who doubts the usefulness of solar panels probably hasn't seen CMI's Annapolis facility. Boasting state-of-the-art imaging equipment, the facility certainly needs a reliable power source. Along came SolarGaines, a Maryland company, to install the solar energy equipment. If you take a look at the roof of the Annapolis facility, you notice an array of solar panels, 176 of them, all facing south. Those panels are equipped to generate more than 59,000 KWH annually, enough to power four average homes.

Not only do the solar panels provide an excellent source of sustainable energy, they are also estimated to be able to reduce energy costs by $30,000 each year. Another bonus is that utilizing this energy resource will decrease negative impact on the Chesapeake Bay, for which this company is named.

Steve Linhard, COO and CFO of Chesapeake Medical Imaging, noted, "While we knew this would be a major undertaking, given the amount of power it takes to run our operation, it was an obvious and important next step." He went on, "We really couldn't have asked for a better process or outcome. Beyond the financial benefits of electricity savings, tax credits, and other incentives, we're doing something to benefit our namesake, the Chesapeake Bay."

Dr. Mark Baganz, the Founder and Medical Director, indicated his approval of the project, "As we continually strive to improve our service to Maryland families and their care providers, we will always honor our roll as community members and global citizens. This is who we are, and what we want our legacy to be."

As all good workplaces do, Chesapeake Medical Imaging added more employees to the mix in mid-February, with the addition of six board-certified physicians, For those who wonder, board certification is indication of additional learning and expertise beyond the medical degree and licensure. The six new additions included Dr. Heidi M. Cooper, Dr. Arthur G. Kane, Dr. Rachel Ann Lagos, Dr. Amit Newatia, Dr. Shawn A. Schreiner, and Dr. Satre Stuelke.

Representing for CMI at the 10K crossing the Bay Bridge.

Dr. Mark Briganz commented, "As we continue to expand our services to patients and providers, we are thrilled to officially welcome these esteemed doctors to our dedicated team. Each of them brings impeccable credentials, skills, and experience, that together personify the high standards of patient-care and commitment that have become synonymous with our organization."