April 17, 2009, Jackson, OH - Holzer Clinic today announced that patients and physicians in the region can now access the latest-generation in open MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) systems: the Panorama 1.0T from Philips Medical Systems. Not only does this MR system offer physicians high-field image quality for advanced applications, it also features a completely open design that makes getting an MR scan a more positive experience. Many patients, due to their size or feelings of claustrophobia, prefer open MR systems. The Panorama 1.0T features the widest patient gap of any high-field MR system. And, physicians will appreciate the high-resolution images possible from the high-field-strength magnet within the Panorama 1.0T that enable them to make better diagnoses.

“The Panorama 1.0T MR system we have installed offers an unprecedented combination of clinical excellence and patient acceptance. Getting this power in an open design gives us a lot of flexibility. We’re able to see more patients, give them a comfortable experience and get the most effective results from our work. This system is a tremendous diagnostic benefit to the community,” said Chris Thomas, Diagnostic Imaging Center Manager at Holzer Clinic of Jackson. “Holzer Clinic is pleased to be able to offer this important improvement in healthcare to its patients.”

Holzer Clinic is a multiple discipline health care system of over 130 Board Certified Physicians providing care in more than thirty areas of expertise. With nine locations throughout southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia, Holzer Clinic provides “Medical Excellence, coupled with Local Caring”.

Holzer Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care and the Digital Diagnostic Imaging and Clinic Testing Center at Jackson is accredited by the American College of Radiology.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Digital Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Testing Center of Holzer Clinic Jackson at (740) 395-8854 or visit us on the web at www.holzerclinic.com.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of $37.7 billion (EUR 30.4 billion) in 2005. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,498 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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