Category Archives: State Info

Maine
2
Mar

Regulatory board

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Radiation Control Program oversees registration and inspection of radiation producing equipment and enforces radiologic safety standards.

Cities and venue

Largest city is Portland and a major venue is Cross Insurance Arena.

Sports

No major professional teams and University of Maine Black Bears are the primary collegiate program.

Notes

State capital is Augusta and rural geography emphasizes regional imaging hubs and telehealth support.

New York
20
Feb

Regulatory board

New York State Department of Health Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection enforces ionizing radiation rules registers x ray equipment and licenses radiologic personnel.

Cities and venue

Largest city is New York City and major venues include Madison Square Garden and MetLife Stadium in the metro area.

Sports

Professional teams include NFL Giants and Jets and NBA Knicks and Nets and MLB Yankees and Mets and major academic programs include Columbia University and NYU Langone.

Notes

State capital is Albany and New York City is a global center for advanced imaging and research.

South Dakota
14
Feb

Regulatory board

South Dakota Department of Health Radiation Control Program oversees registration and inspection of radiation producing equipment and enforces radiologic safety standards.

Cities and venue

Largest city is Sioux Falls and a major venue is Denny Sanford Premier Center.

Sports

No major professional teams and South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota are primary collegiate programs.

Notes

State capital is Pierre and rural imaging access is supported by regional referral centers and telehealth.

Oregon
14
Feb

Regulatory board

Oregon Health Authority Radiation Protection Services oversees registration and inspection of radiation producing equipment and enforces radiologic safety standards.

Cities and venue

Largest city is Portland and major venues include Moda Center and Providence Park.

Sports

Professional teams include NBA Trail Blazers and MLS Timbers and major college programs include University of Oregon and Oregon State University.

Notes

State capital is Salem and Portland hosts major academic imaging centers and research programs.

Louisiana
9
Feb

Regulatory board

Louisiana Department of Health Radiation Protection Section regulates registration of x ray equipment radioactive materials licensing and radiation safety inspections.

Cities and venue

Largest city is New Orleans and major venues include Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center.

Sports

Professional teams include NFL Saints and major college programs include LSU Tigers.

Notes

State capital is Baton Rouge and New Orleans is a major referral center for imaging and interventional services.

Tennessee
6
Feb

Regulatory board

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Radiation and Asbestos Program and Tennessee Department of Health oversee registration of radiation producing equipment radioactive materials licensing and radiation safety enforcement.

Cities and venue

Largest city is Nashville and major venues include Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena.

Sports

Professional teams include NFL Titans and NHL Predators and major college programs include University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University.

Notes

State capital is Nashville and Memphis hosts major medical centers and imaging services.