Miracles Take Flight With Desert Radiologists

DESERT RADIOLOGISTS HELPS LAS VEGAS CHILDREN RECEIVE LIFE SAVING TREATMENTS

January 9, 2007

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Desert Radiologists, Nevada’s largest and most trusted medical imaging company, partnered with Miracle Flights for Kids® in 2006 by donating $25,000 to sponsor life saving flights for Southern Nevada families in need. The goals set forth for 2006 were to provide much needed funding for flights, a week long public service campaign and a reunion event where kids can have fun and forget for one day that they are sick.

In the past year, Desert Radiologists funded 51 round trip flights for children in need of specialized treatments totaling 30,677 nautical miles. These children were flown to various treatment facilities throughout the United States such as Texas Children’s Hospital where a specialist has gained control of one patient’s epileptic seizures. At UCLA Children’s Hospital two brothers receive treatments for Hypogammaglobulinemia (the boy in the plastic bubble syndrome) every 21 days through IV medications that keep them healthy and increase their energy so they are able to keep up with other kids their age. In Salt Lake City, Intermountain Shriner’s Hospital treats 4-year-old identical twin girls afflicted with Neurofibromatosis which is a genetic condition where tumors grow on nerves and on the body. One of the twins will most likely need to have surgery on her back at the age of six – four years earlier than they hoped. She will be the youngest patient diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis to have this type of operation.

During the year, miracle missions were also made possible to several kids that sought treatment in Southern Nevada, including a 6-day old boy that was flown to Las Vegas’ Sunrise Children’s Hospital for emergency heart surgery.

“Desert Radiologists is very proud to be associated with such a worth while charity that is saving the lives of children right here in Nevada,” said William Moore, Desert Radiologists CEO. “Selecting a corporate charity and providing much needed funds for flights has given Desert Radiologists a focused philanthropic program that our employees can be a part of. Our employees have been able to follow the stories of children receiving the specialized care they need and feel a part of the process.”

To gain additional awareness for the charity, Desert Radiologists provided a week long Public Service Announcement in August drawing attention to the work the Henderson-based charity is providing and encouraging others to help.

To wrap up the exceptional year we have had, Desert Radiologists will be hosting a day at the circus where these children and their families can enjoy a day of fun. On January 20th, the event will start with a behind the scenes tour where the group will receive a special look at how the circus is conducted, how the animal are trained, and have the opportunity to ride elephants and ponies. Following the tour, the group will attend the opening performance of the Shrine Circus at the Thomas and Mack.

“The support we received from Desert Radiologists this past year is so important to us, as well as the many Las Vegas families that benefit from the Miracle Flights program”, said Ann McGee, National President for Miracle Flights for Kids. “We are seeing an unprecedented growth in our flights and more often than not have to purchase tickets on commercial airlines for our kids and their parents. Desert Radiologists’ support provided the means that kept our kids flying to life-saving treatment. We couldn’t be more thankful for their help and belief in our mission.” For more information about Miracle Flights for Kids, please visit www.miracleflights.org.

About Desert Radiologists

Desert Radiologists has been serving Southern Nevada since 1966. Our expert team of radiologists is the largest group of physicians providing quality diagnostic imaging in Nevada. We have 5 outpatient locations throughout Las Vegas and Henderson and provide radiology services for 6 Southern Nevada hospitals. Desert Radiologists offers the most comprehensive procedures available including Angiography, Computed Tomography (CT), Dexa Bone Densitometry, Dental Implant CT Scanning, Diagnostic Radiology (X-ray), Interventional & Cardiovascular Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT), Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and Ultrasound. In addition, Desert Vascular Institute provides a complete array of vascular services. For more information visit www.desertrad.com.

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