Statesville, NC – November7th, 2024 – Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System proudly celebrate a significant milestone in their joint efforts to enhance preventive healthcare. Together, the organizations have marked the 100th case using the Ion Endoluminal System–a cutting-edge robotic technology designed to screen and detect lung cancer early, offering hope and advanced care close to home.
The Ion Endoluminal System, purchased by Iredell Health System and housed at Iredell Memorial Hospital, is utilized by Piedmont HealthCare’s Dr. Enrique Ordaz and Dr. Vishal Patel from Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. It has been an invaluable addition to respiratory care since its introduction in July 2023. This innovative technology enables physicians to reach previously inaccessible areas of the lung, allowing for more precise and timely diagnoses that enhance patient care an improve outcomes.
“Reaching our 100th case with the Ion System is a significant milestone for Dr. Enrique Ordaz and me,” says Dr. Vishal Patel “Having this system available locally means we can provide specialized respiratory care in our own community, offering patients timely and precise diagnoses close to home.”
“I recall vividly when the pulmonologists requested and advocated for Iredell obtaining this advanced diagnostic service, which is not available in many nonacademic hospitals,” said John Green, President & CEO of Iredell Health System. “Reaching 100 patients so quickly shows that the need absolutely exists here and we are so pleased to see this high-tech care stay local. This is an excellent example of our ongoing mission to keep healthcare in our community.”
The milestone reflects the dedication of both Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System to improving preventative healthcare and early cancer detection.
For more information on the advanced respiratory care services offered by Dr. Enrique Ordaz and Dr. Vishal Patel, visit Piedmont HealthCare Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine or call 704-838-8240. For information on Iredell Health System, visit https://www.iredellhealth.org. For details on the specifics regarding the Ion Endoluminal System visit www.intuitive.com/ion.
About Piedmont HealthCare
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the 5th largest healthcare organization in the Charlotte Metro market. We are committed to providing excellent care for the whole family. We have more than 70 convenient locations and over 215 physicians and providers across multiple specialties to provide our community with the most innovative medical care. www.piedmonthealthcare.com.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; close to 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org