RAD-AID International
Debra Poelhuis serves as a Radiography Program Educational Consultant and has extensive experience in the field of radiologic sciences. With a career spanning over four decades, Poelhuis has held significant leadership roles, including a six-year tenure on the JRCERT Board of Directors and current participation as a JRCERT site visitor chair. As Program Manager for RAD-AID India, Poelhuis contributes to improving radiology services in developing countries. Previous experience includes positions as Chairperson of the Board for AEIRS and Clinical Coordinator at Montgomery County Community College. Poelhuis holds an M.S. in Agency Counseling from Indiana State University, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology from the University of Southern Indiana.
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RAD-AID International
RAD-AID International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and expanding radiology services in under-resourced and medically underserved regions of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that half of the world's population has no access to medical imaging (radiology), such as x-ray, ultrasound, and mammography. This disparity has contributed to inadequate health care among poor populations, such as for women's health (breast cancer screening and maternal-infant health), HIV-related disease, Tuberculosis, cancer, heart disease, and trauma because these diseases often require radiology for diagnosis and care. To address this worldwide problem, RAD-AID uses a multidisciplinary approach involving economic development, health care system evaluation, technology innovation, clinical education, and technical training to improve global radiology for delivering vital health services.