Brookings Health Acquires New 2-in-1 Radiography System

  • March 23, 2026
Radiology Technologist Hannah Sebring watches while Certified Nurse Practitioner Abbie Entringer positions the new radiography system at Brookings Health to perform an arthrogram fluoroscopy procedure that will assess the shoulder joint of their patient. Brookings Health invested in the new radiography which performs both high-resolution X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging. The system performs a wide range of both static general X-ray and moving X-ray fluoroscopy tests.
Radiology Technologist Hannah Sebring watches while Certified Nurse Practitioner Abbie Entringer positions the new radiography system at Brookings Health to perform an arthrogram fluoroscopy procedure that will assess the shoulder joint of their patient. Brookings Health invested in the new radiography system which performs both high-resolution X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging. The system performs a wide range of both static general X-ray and moving X-ray fluoroscopy tests.

Brookings Health has invested in a new GE Precision 180 remote digital radiography and fluoroscopy system which performs both high-resolution X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging. 

“This investment supports the continued growth of Brookings Health’s imaging services and positions the organization to meet increasing demand for advanced diagnostic procedures while enhancing safety, comfort and efficiency for patients,” said Director of Imaging and Respiratory Services Nicole Winseman. “The increased precision and improved image quality will help clinicians more accurately diagnose patient conditions.”

The new system can image all general X-ray tests needed for diagnosing orthopedic, chest, abdominal, urinary and other conditions. In addition, the system can perform fluoroscopy, a moving X-ray that helps clinicians see how the body functions in real-time. Common fluoroscopy procedures performed at Brookings Health includes video swallow studies to check for issues in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, small bowel/lower GI studies to test for problems in the colon or rectum, hysterosalpingograms (HSG) used in fertility evaluation, and arthrogram examinations to assess joint pain and soft tissue injury.

Patient benefits of the new system include:

  • Reduced Radiation Dose: the system uses advance dose optimization technology to maintain high image quality while significantly reducing radiation dose by up to 59%. 
  • More Comfortable & Accessible: the system has an open design for improved accessibility to accommodate a wide range of body dimensions, including bariatric patients up to 705 lbs.
  • Faster Exams & Shorter Wait Times: system automation streamlines technologist workflow, leading to shorter exam times and faster patient throughput.

Brookings Health System’s radiology department offers the most comprehensive clinical imaging capabilities in Brookings. Local patients can also receive MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy and X-ray procedures close to home, saving them time and money. Images can be shared with any medical provider from any health organization. For more information, please visit brookingshealth.org/Imaging.

About Brookings Health System

Brookings Health System, located in Brookings, South Dakota, includes a 49-bed hospital, the 79-bed The Neighborhoods at Brookview nursing home, Brookhaven Estates senior living apartments, Yorkshire Eye Clinic & Optical, and medical clinics in Arlington, White and Volga, South Dakota. It is a non-profit, municipal health system that offers the community a full range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and extended care services. Brookings Hospital provides local access to doctors in Brookings and offers robotic da Vinci surgery and Mako robotic-arm assisted procedures, making it one of the premier rural community hospitals in South Dakota. For more information about the services offered at Brookings Health System, please call (605) 696-9000 or visit us on the Web at brookingshealth.org.