Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois has expanded its Agfa mobile imaging fleet with seven additional DR 100s mobile X-ray systems. The investment supports the hospital’s growing demand for bedside imaging, particularly in its Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.

Key Highlights

• Enhanced mobility and ergonomics: The DR 100s features ZeroForce™ motor-assisted movement for smooth, precise maneuverability, enabling radiographers to deliver high-quality imaging at the point of care—even in tight or crowded patient rooms.
• Intelligent image processing: Agfa’s MUSICA® software provides consistently high image quality and optimized visualization across diverse patient body types and clinical conditions.
• A trusted, long-term partnership: Agfa’s solutions continue to align with Rush University Medical Center’s clinical and operational goals, and play a role in the hospital’s long-term strategy.

Performance, reliability and value

Rush University Medical Center is a 671-bed academic medical center serving adults and children, and is the primary teaching hospital for Rush University. Mobile imaging plays a critical role across its Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and inpatient units—supporting timely clinical decision-making, reducing patient transport, and improving workflow efficiency.

“Our departments are facing increasingly acute patient cases, increased patient volumes, and an ongoing need for rapid bedside diagnoses. Agfa Radiology Solutions delivers dependable, high-quality imaging, and the DR 100s mobile systems offer intuitive operation, excellent maneuverability, and compact performance,” says Stepfanie J. Harvey, CT/X-ray Imaging Manager for Diagnostic Services at Rush University Medical Center. “The advanced MUSICA® image processing allows our radiographers to consistently produce diagnostic-quality images, enabling physicians to quickly and confidently review studies and generate accurate diagnoses.”

A partnership built for the long term

“Our decision to purchase additional DR 100s units reflects more than a decade of satisfaction with the performance, reliability, and value of Agfa’s solutions. Their technology aligns with our clinical and operational goals and remains integral to our long-term imaging strategy,” Ms. Harvey adds.

“We are grateful to have Rush University Medical Center as a valued and collaborative partner for more than ten years; and to support their commitment to delivering high-quality patient care,” says Bruce Romaglia, Senior Vice President & North American Business Leader. “Our focus is on building lasting partnerships by complementing our comprehensive DR portfolio with intelligent technologies—such as our MUSICA® image processing software—that help radiology teams make every image count.”