For patients who are elderly, are bedridden or have autoimmune diseases, going to a hospital or immediate care facility for X-rays can be an arduous, scary, and sometimes a life-threatening experience. Add to that the continuing growth of the 65-and-older community segment on the Delmarva Peninsula, as noted by Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), and the need for expanded medical services becomes apparent.
Judges in the 20th round of Salisbury University’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition recognized this void filled by the Atlantic Portable X-Ray, presenting it with one of the largest single-year funding amounts in the program’s history: $40,000.
Atlantic Portable X-Ray, founded by husband-and-wife Gavin and Sara Aquino in Ocean City, MD, provides mobile x-ray services to our community. They deliver cutting edge x-ray technology and quality healthcare to patients who prefer or require bedside or home health care. Clients range from private residences, to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, retirement communities, private doctor practices, and more. APX currently services Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset Counties.
“It was an honor to be recognized by the Ratcliffe Foundation and Salisbury University,” said Sara Aquino, “and we are eager to use this funding to expand our services and help more of our community members get the care they need.”
For more information visit www.apxray.com or call 888-524-9729.
