"The time

reduction that this new equipment provides will benefit both physicians

and patients," says Dix.

The lab also

provides an added advantage to patients requiring radiology services.

If a person suffers from peripheral artery disease, cardiologists can

perform the catheterization and also clear up any arterial blockages that

the patient may have. Radiologists also use this room to decrease patient

waiting time for radiology procedures.

Southern Regional

Health System provides comprehensive health resources including: Southern

Regional Medical Center, a 410-bed, full-service hospital in Riverdale

featuring a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center, a women's center

and one of the busiest and best emergency departments in the state; RiverWoods,

Southern Regional Psychiatric Center, a psychiatric facility with a complete

continuum of behavioral care services; Southern Regional Homecare, a home

health agency providing home health services and home medical equipment

and Surgery Center at Mt. Zion, a multi-specialty surgery center in Morrow.