The 779th Medical Group's Magnetic Resonance Imaging section cares for the estimated 14,000 military members, civilians, contractors and their families assigned to Joint Base Andrews.
MRIs help diagnose a variety of disorders thanks to its strong magnetic and radio waves that produce detailed images of the body. Some of the ailments that can be diagnosed are: brain deformities, injuries, musculoskeletal problems, vascular anomalies and spinal conditions.
"[My job] is to make sure the section is adequately seeing patients and producing diagnosable images for the doctors to read," said Staff Sgt. Adrian Solorzano, 779 MDG MRI NCO in-charge. "I also ensure the technicians are taken care of and happy."
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MRIs help diagnose a variety of disorders thanks to its strong magnetic and radio waves that produce detailed images of the body. Some of the ailments that can be diagnosed are: brain deformities, injuries, musculoskeletal problems, vascular anomalies and spinal conditions.
"[My job] is to make sure the section is adequately seeing patients and producing diagnosable images for the doctors to read," said Staff Sgt. Adrian Solorzano, 779 MDG MRI NCO in-charge. "I also ensure the technicians are taken care of and happy."
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