NEWS RELEASE

Societies Join Together to Promote
Medical Ultrasound Awareness

Plano, Texas - Recognizing the importance of increasing public awareness of medical ultrasound and promoting its value in healthcare, the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has joined together with the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) to sponsor Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month in October 2004.

All of the sponsoring organizations are encouraging members of the medical community to participate in Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month by familiarizing and educating their patients and the public about medical ultrasound through specially planned activities and educational materials.

To assist ultrasound professionals with planning activities for Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, a free promotional kit, which includes an ultrasound fact and terminology sheet, a list of suggested activities, logos to use in promotional materials, and information on how to involve the media and local government will be made available.

To request more information or a free Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month promotional kit, contact any of the sponsoring organizations listed below or visit their websites for details.

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is a collaborative effort of the AIUM, ARDMS, ASE, CCI, SDMS, and SVU, who share the common goal of familiarizing and educating the public about medical ultrasound and its importance in health care.

Note: A Promotion Kit is available to assist you in promoting Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month in your facility and community. Click here for more information.