SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging

09/23/2025

For us, September is Awareness that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just around the corner. You can make a breast cancer journey less overwhelming.

Being THAT friend HEALS:
💗Help organize appointments or notes.
💗Encourage them to rest, nourish themselves, and lean on their support system.
💗Allow space for quiet thoughts.
💗Listen when they speak.
💗Speak up when they feel unheard.

09/23/2025

Fall prevention in outpatient settings is rarely discussed despite the risk it poses.

SMIL has developed its own training for team members and visual aids for patients, resulting in a 70% reduction in patient falls since inception of the program.

09/22/2025

It’s M-AAAAARGH-I DAY so lie on the ol’ plank matey & we’ll check out yer bones.

And don’t worry about shiverin’ ye timbers, we have warming blankets for ye.

09/18/2025

Every day is Patient Safety Day at SMIL.

That’s why we continually invest in advanced equipment upgrades—enhancing not only safety, but also patient comfort, lowering dose, and delivering even higher-quality images.

09/16/2025

Probably not a coincidence that these fall within the same month! Studies have shown that yoga improves balance which can help longevity. 💪☯

09/14/2025

It’s Hug Your Hound Day.

(We know it’s oxytocin).

That is all.

09/10/2025

Yes, we do screen for magnetic eyelashes and eyeliner BEFORE your MRI because we ALWAYS ALWAYS look out for your safety.

In a recent study dedicated to MR safety and magnetic eyelashes, “results confirm that ferromagnetic eyelashes are MR unsafe and should be removed before entering Zone III, the space before entering the MRI scanner room.”

This study even tested specific magnetic eyelash brands! Learn more here:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7484819/

09/09/2025

Fight procrastination day was a couple days ago and we lost so. . . there’s always a rematch next year!

09/02/2025

08/30/2025

At SMIL, concierge level service starts at the top.

Our leadership team is always seeking new ways to enhance the patient experience, from faster results to more comfortable imaging. That’s why they attend top national conferences, exploring the latest novel technology and methods to bring the very best care back home to you.

08/29/2025

August 29th is College Colors Day; and as a Proud Partner of ASU Athletics, of course our college colors are gold and maroon!

In fact, you can cheer on the Sun Devils TOMORROW- Saturday, August 30, 2025 as we kickoff the first game of the season against NAU.

The FREE Tailgate event begins at 4:30 p.m., kickoff at 7:00 p.m. MST. Wear your GOLD!
Get all the event details here: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/sparkys-touchdown-tailgate-asu-vs-nau

08/27/2025

SMIL’s F.A.C.T. Committee is a proactive team of imaging professionals who review international safety incidents to brainstorm policy updates and process improvements.

⭐In 2024, the committee implemented over 20 policy improvements to ensure the safety of our patients and team members.

⭐Rather than wait to react to a situation, you can count on SMIL to “Always Always” be proactive.