HHS proposes to allow digital X-rays for Coal Workers’ Surveillance Program

Current regulations for NIOSH's Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program permit only the use of film-based radiography systems. The Department of Health and Human Services recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking (.pdf file) to modify X-ray requirements for coal miners.  HHS is proposing amendments that would allow use of digital X-rays.

The newest addition to the IHC staff is Anna Hamilton of Birmingham Alabama.  Anna graduated from Jefferson State Community College in 2009 as a Radiologic Technologist.  She is trained in anatomy, medical terminology and pathology, radiation physics, imaging principles, examination techniques, radiation protection and accurate diagnostic imaging.  She was registered with ARRT in July of 2009 and has worked in clinical settings since 2007.  Anna is also First Aid and CPR certified at the health care provider level.  Anna decided to become a Radiologic Technologist because she wanted to “do something useful that makes an impact.”  She believes that as a Radiologic Technologist, the work she performs must be held to the highest of standards.  With this attitude Anna fits perfectly into IHC.  Anna is dedicated to the best possible radiograph image standards and to making sure that patients are not unnecessarily exposed to radiation.  IHC is pleased to welcome Anna Hamilton to our team of dedicated professionals.