Today,
state of the art medical facilities rely on the latest technology
for research and accurate diagnoses of diseases.
is the
world's largest manufacturer and supplier of medical equipment
and is engaged in the design and development of a wide range
of products for patient diagnoses and treatment.
innovative technology has assured the company a leading position
in the worldwide health care industry. Siemens, headquartered
in Erlangen, Germany, had sales of $7 billion in 1995. In Canada,
Siemens established medical equipment sales and service centres
in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto and Winnipeg as early as the
1930s. Today a network of 14 offices and close to 180 employees
span the nation serving the Canadian hospitals, researchers and
clinicians.
continued success and growth has been in the areas of X-ray,
CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Electromedical products,
cancer treatment and dental. The uncompromising drive of clinicians
and physicists for excellence in medical care and the close collaboration
between researchers, medical staff and Siemens specialists has
resulted in many technological advancements in clinical applications
and product innovation.
understands the needs of these individuals and research teams.
Siemens brings to the Partnership the stability and the experience
of a global company as well as the expertise in medical technology
and engineering.
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