Volumes were low. Patients were not using the facility the way leaders had expected. Many were traveling to other locations, sometimes much farther away.
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When you work in healthcare long enough, certain things start to feel routine. Procedures become familiar. Risks feel manageable. You know what’s safe, what’s common and what’s done every single day.
There are specific radiology questions we ask so often that they become automatic. “Can you take that off?” is one of them. Most days, it truly is simple. Jewelry comes off, the exam proceeds, and no one gives it a second thought. But now and then, that question lands with a weight we don’t immediately anticipate.
Menopause, that inevitable, biologically driven chapter, is already being navigated by many of your most experienced, high-performing women.
As 2025 draws to a close, radiology leaders across the country are taking a collective deep breath. It’s been a year of fatigue, tension, and hard questions about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. We watched as DEI offices were restructured, training programs were paused, and the term “diversity” became politically charged. In many institutions, leaders had to choose between policy compliance and personal conviction.
These days, the term “DEI” feels different.
Radiology is often the entry point for diagnosis. If patients skip that step due to shame, lack of access, or fear of embarrassment, we’re not just losing an appointment – we’re losing trust, time, and critical opportunities to intervene early.
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in leadership meetings but shows up often – and painfully – in real life: grief.
Great leadership isn’t just about making strategic decisions – it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to perform at their best. In radiology departments, where efficiency and teamwork are critical, understanding disability etiquette can help prevent unintentional exclusion and build a more supportive and productive work environment.
But have you ever considered whether unconscious bias about disability is shaping those decisions? Ableism – the belief that people with disabilities are less capable – often creeps into leadership practices without us realizing it. It might show up in hiring, promotions, or even the way workplace policies are written.
