Oswego Health Invests in State-of-the-Art PET/CT Technology at Oswego Hospital

(Oswego, NY – May 27, 2025) Oswego Health is proud to announce the arrival of a cutting-edge diagnostic advancement that will significantly benefit the community. Beginning May 28, patients can access PET/CT scans at Oswego Hospital thanks to state-of-the-art Siemens Horizon PET/CT scanner.

This investment reflects Oswego Health’s long-standing commitment to providing advanced, high-quality care locally. After extensive planning, we are proud to now offer this vital diagnostic service to our community, right here, close to home.

The Siemens Horizon PET/CT scanner combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) into a single, integrated system. This powerful technology provides clinicians with an in-depth view of both the structure and function of the body, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnoses.

“We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of our community,” said Dr. Wajeeh Sana, Chief Medical Officer at Oswego Health. “This new PET/CT technology allows us to offer life-saving diagnostic imaging right here at home, eliminating the need for patients to travel far for advanced care.”

What Is a PET/CT Scan?
A PET/CT scan combines two advanced imaging methods:

• PET detects areas of abnormal metabolic activity such as cancer, infection, or inflammation.
• CT captures detailed anatomical images, helping pinpoint the exact location of abnormalities.

Together, these scans provide physicians with a more precise and comprehensive picture of a patient's health, which is critical for effective diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring.

What Makes the Siemens Horizon PET/CT Scanner Special?
The Siemens Horizon PET/CT scanner offers several key benefits:

• Reduced radiation exposure, prioritizing patient safety.
• Faster scan times, reducing patient wait and discomfort.
• Higher weight capacity, accommodating patients up to 500 lbs.
• High-resolution imaging, detecting even the most minor lesions.
• Enhanced therapy planning, including a dedicated table for radiation treatments.
• Time-of-Flight technology, improving image quality and diagnostic precision.

This advancement is part of Oswego Health’s broader mission to deliver accessible, compassionate, and technologically advanced care to the region. The addition of PET/CT services at Oswego Hospital is a major step forward in meeting that goal.

“We understand how vital it is for our community to access high-quality care close to home,” added Dr. Sana. “This investment ensures that we continue to meet our patients' needs today and in the future.”

For more information about Oswego Health’s new PET/CT services, call 315-349-5540 or visit www.oswegohealth.org.

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About Oswego Health:
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,400 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.  The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics; for more information about Oswego Health, visit www.oswegohealth.org.