Hampton, VA – Jan. 14, 2009: Vascular disease is among the leading causes of death in the U.S., yet its victims rarely know they’re at risk until a catastrophic event occurs, such as a stroke or aneurysm rupture. What’s worse, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and stroke are 80 percent preventable with early detection and lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, medications and minimally invasive procedures.
Five years ago, Cateena Clarke and Alphonzo Smalls founded the area’s only locally-owned, full-service mobile diagnostic ultrasound company offering the latest technology to screen and test for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and stroke. Since its inception in 2004, Unique Imaging Solutions (UIS) has tested and screened more than 50,000 Hampton Roads residents. UIS has also partnered with leading area physicians and healthcare facilities in a commitment to bring awareness and prevention to more people in the area.
“Vascular disease outside the heart kills and cripples countless Americans every year despite widely available non-invasive procedures to detect and treat its most common forms,” stated Cateena Clarke, CEO. “We started UIS in January 2004 to change those outcomes through technology and education. Now, five years later, we’re having an impact and saving lives right here in Hampton Roads.”
The company has built a strong reputation in the medical community for providing the highest level of technology, patient experience, innovation and quality care in diagnostic vascular ultrasound services and stroke screenings in the Hampton Roads market. In addition, UIS is proud to provide affordable, professional and convenient general, vascular and prenatal ultrasound exams to uninsured and underinsured residents.
