Pictured from left are Jena Gullo, R.T., a dedicated 19-year member of the Brooks family who will be earning her MR certification this winter, and Jill Manzella, R.T., a 34-year Brooks veteran whose expertise has guided countless patients.

Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology.

“We are thrilled to share that Brooks Hospital has earned accreditation in MRI,” said President and CEO Ken Morris. “This recognition reflects the skill, dedication, and compassion of our imaging team.”

MRI is a non-invasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific requirements based on ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists, who are experts in the field.

Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported back to the facility and provide the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.

“This achievement isn’t just about technology — it’s about the people in our community who can now have even greater confidence in the care they receive. The team continues its focus on continuous improvement and quality care that is helping us raise the bar across every service we provide. Every step we take to ensure safe, high-quality, and reliable imaging brings us closer to our mission: supporting high-value care to advance the health and wellness of our neighbors and families,” Morris said.

The Brooks-TLC Hospital System consists of a 65-bed general medical/surgical community hospital, Gowanda Urgent Care and Medical Center, plus two outpatient substance use disorder clinics and an offsite laboratory blood draw location in Fredonia. Brooks Memorial Hospital features women’s health services – including state-of-the-art digital 3D mammography, ultrasound – orthopedic specialty, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory imaging, ambulatory surgery, emergency medical department – including fast-track process and quick-turnaround laboratory services, and primary and urgent care.