News Releases

June 1, 2009

Philips donates ultrasound equipment

June 1, 2009 - Philips Healthcare invested in NAIT's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with eight pieces of Ultrasound System equipment valued at $1.89 million. The September 2007 gift is recognized by the naming of the Philips Laboratory for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, which houses the equipment.

The investment includes a strategic partnership where the partners will meet bi-yearly to further discuss opportunities for providing industry resources, offering ultrasound seminars, reviewing and updating equipment requirements and developing an annual training schedule. NAIT's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Philips have a twenty year partnership history.

About Philips Healthcare

With the recent acquisitions of Marconi Medical Systems, Agilent's Healthcare Solutions Group, ADAC Laboratories and ATL Ultrasound, Philips Medical Systems is now firmly established as the global one or two player in most of its markets. Philips is the clear leader in X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and patient monitoring. The complete portfolio includes magnetic resonance, computed tomography, PET, resuscitation products, information management, consultancy, and e-care business services. Philips Medical Systems is represented in more than 100 countries and employs over 22,000 people.

About NAIT

NAIT is one of the preeminent institutes of technology in Canada, providing real-world education in business, advanced technologies and skilled trades to more than 84,000 learners worldwide. Known for student success, NAIT also engages with business and industry in applied research and innovation and provides corporate training around the world.

For more information, please contact:
Rayne Kuntz
Media Relations Coordinator
P 780.471.8450 C 780.916.8307  E raynek@nait.ca