St. Luke’s University Health Network has implemented a next‑generation enterprise imaging solution that dramatically enhances how medical images are stored, accessed and shared across the Network. The system, provided by Sectra – a global leader in PACS (picture archiving and communication system) and medical imaging technology – delivers a unified, highly secure archive capable of managing imaging across multiple specialties and care pathways.
With this deployment, St. Luke’s now has a single, powerful platform that seamlessly integrates multiple modalities and imaging types, including radiology, cardiology, ophthalmology and more. All images flow into one comprehensive storage environment, enabling caregivers to retrieve studies instantly, regardless of the campus or department where they were created.
This centralized design not only streamlines clinical workflows but also ensures that physicians and other authorized providers have rapid, on‑the‑fly access to the information they need to diagnose, treat and monitor patients with unprecedented efficiency.
“This enterprise imaging solution is another example of St. Luke’s strategic investment in cutting‑edge technology that elevates patient care and supports our mission to remain one of the nation’s top health systems,” said Dr. Robert Fournier, St. Luke’s Chairman of Radiology. “A single, secure archive for all imaging across the Network enhances collaboration, strengthens clinical decision‑making and ultimately benefits every patient we serve.”
Sectra’s advanced cloud‑based technology incorporates industry‑leading cybersecurity protections, including proprietary encryption, while still allowing end‑users to access the full imaging suite through a standard web browser. The result is a highly resilient, scalable and user‑friendly imaging ecosystem.
“For years, Sectra has been advancing a vision for enterprise imaging and integrated diagnostics, one that strengthens collaboration, improves access to information and ultimately supports better patient care,” said Isaac Zaworski, U.S. president for Sectra. “St. Luke’s is leaning into this vision and setting an example for others through their commitment to innovation. We couldn’t be prouder to have them as a partner.”
St. Luke’s was recognized in 2025 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the #1 health system in the nation for quality, safety and patient experience, affirming the Network’s leadership in delivering exceptional care supported by innovative technology.
“Clinical images are essential parts of a patient’s health story. Sectra ensures those stories are complete, connected and accessible,” said Dr. Christine Ramirez, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer. “Unifying every imaging modality, workflow and clinician on one enterprise imaging platform advances St. Luke’s mission by empowering clinicians, improving outcomes and elevating patient care.”
About St. Luke’s
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network with annual net revenue of more than $4.5 billion. With 23,000+ employees at 16 hospital campuses and 350+ outpatient sites, it is the Lehigh Valley’s biggest employer.
The Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital is based at the Bethlehem Campus.
Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only four-year medical school. It also operates the nation’s oldest continuously operated School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 60+ fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 530+ residents and fellows.
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognized St. Luke’s ahead of nationally renowned Mayo Clinic and Houston Methodist as the nation’s three highest performing health systems for quality, safety and patient experience – affirming St. Luke’s status as a leader among the largest and best-known health care providers in the country.
St. Luke’s has been named a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. It is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. In 2025, the Network earned straight A’s from Leapfrog across all of its acute care hospitals. It has earned 100 Top Hospital designations from Premier 11 years in a row, including in 2021 when its flagship University Hospital was identified as THE #1 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information.
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