MedPro Imaging to Supply Mobile Ultrasound Diagnostics to Chicago Bears Players

WAUKESHA, Wis., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro Imaging, a leading supplier of new and refurbished ultrasound solutions, announced the company has been chosen by the Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc. to supply mobile ultrasound services for helping to diagnose injuries and other health issues for the team during the upcoming 2010 – 2011 season. The service ill be provided through MedPro's Mobile Imaging Services division which offers mobile ultrasound services throughout the country.

"We are excited to have state-of-the-art ultrasound technology immediately available for our players' diagnostic needs," said Tim Bream, head athletic trainer, Chicago Bears. "MedPro has highly experienced ultrasound professionals who will work side-by-side with our medical team to provide outstanding care for our players. These skilled educators will help train our staff in such needs as muscular skeletal tissue imaging of shoulder, leg and other common injuries."

Wisconsin-based MedPro Imaging markets ultrasound products and services in 17 countries, globally. MedPro provides new and used options in ultrasound systems, transducers and parts. The Company offers ultrasound products which focus on leading manufacturers of ultrasound systems. These include GE, Mindray, Siemens, Sonosite, ATL/Philips and other highly trusted brands. The transducer and service divisions are being expanded to offer additional services for MedPro's growing customer base. Rental and leasing programs are also available through the company.

"To be a part of providing excellent patient care to an outstanding organization such as the Bears is extremely special," said Keith Rubenstein, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing for MedPro. "As a long-time fan, it is gratifying to know we can offer our expertise and assistance in helping to get players into treatment quickly which, in turn, will hopefully result a faster recovery."

MedPro Imaging Mobile Services has experienced significant growth in recent months as service expands throughout new regional markets. In addition to conventional mobile services, the division also partners with facilities to provide the systems and sonographers with the facility supplying the reading. It also supplements other imaging modality centers that do not currently offer ultrasound services.

"Our reading radiologists have remarked how superb the ultrasound studies are which they have reviewed since we partnered with MedPro," said Tracy Knutson, president, Clearview Medical Imaging in Glendale, Wisc. "This has been a tremendous partnership. We are very pleased with the service, expertise and professionalism of MedPro Mobile Imaging Services."

The Bears' Bream echoes similar sentiments. "We chose MedPro for the company's reputation for customer service, reliability and professional quality. We look forward to working with them during the upcoming and winning season."

About MedPro Imaging

MedPro Imaging was founded in 2005 by Charles Jahnke, a long-time veteran of ultrasound including GE Healthcare and Johnson Controls. He was joined by ultrasound sales and marketing professional Keith Rubenstein in early 2008 who was chartered to expand the company's market reach for both new and refurbished ultrasound systems. MedPro does business in 17 countries. The company's mission is to provide the highest integrity service, offering customers the most appropriate solutions for the customer's specific imaging and image management needs. For further information, visit www.medproimaging.com.

SOURCE MedPro Imaging