North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc.

06/04/2026

☀️ NCSRT members, can you believe it is already June? As summer heats up, we wanted to share with you our June Advocacy Newsletter, so that we can keep up the momentum with HB590! We encourage you to take a few moments to review the latest updates on MARCA, the 2026 ASRT Advocacy Award and opportunities to support the profession. Keep an ear out for more updates as we get them about our bill as well!

Thank you for your continued engagement and dedication to advancing Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in North Carolina. Together, our collective voice continues to make a difference.

05/30/2026

The NCSRT is currently engaged with HB590 on the local front, but it is important to stay abreast of legislation affecting our profession nationwide. The Medicare Access to Radiology Act (MARCA) has been proposed in the U.S. Senate, and we need YOUR action to help get it passed.

"The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. MARCA will help improve access to radiology care by ensuring radiologists receive Medicare reimbursement for services provided by radiologist assistants, supervised by a radiologist as part of a radiologist-led team. ASRT supports this important step to strengthen patient access and recognizes the value of medical imaging professionals. Please contact your federal lawmakers and ask them to support MARCA. Visit the ASRT Advocacy Action Center to contact your federal lawmakers and ask them to support MARCA." Quoted from ASRT Communities.

By visiting the ASRT Advocacy Action Center, a letter has already been prepared for you to send directly to your state’s U.S. Senators. Simply enter your information, personalize if desired, and click send. You can also find the link here: https://votervoice.net/ASRT/Campaigns/96772/Respond

Your voice and advocacy can help advance this important legislation and improve access to radiology care for patients across the country.

05/30/2026

We hope that you were able to catch our first commercial on WRAL featuring some of the amazing disciplines that make up the vast medical imaging profession. The NCSRT is excited to announce the airing of our second commercial on WRAL, highlighting additional Imaging and Radiation Therapy disciplines! This continues our mission to help North Carolinians better understand the important role our professionals play in patient care.

It is time for our profession to “Be Seen in NC” – and we are Being Seen on TV!

If you are in the WRAL viewing area — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Fayetteville — be sure to check us out or watch online. Don’t miss our air times this weekend!

Saturday, 05/30/26
✨️5:25:11 AM – Hiring America
✨️8:16:05 AM – Saturday Today
✨️11:12:16 PM – WRAL Late News M-SU

Sunday, 05/31/26
✨️8:51:38 AM – Sunday Today
✨️10:59:00 AM – Meet the Press
✨️2:49:20 PM – NBC Soccer Match
✨️6:17:51 PM – WRAL 6 PM News SUN
✨️11:33:45 PM – WRAL Late News M-SU

Thank you to everyone who continues to support NCSRT and our efforts to promote our profession across North Carolina. We are proud to showcase the amazing work being done by Imaging and Radiation Therapy professionals every day.

If you are not in the viewing area, check out the commercial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=322jEZz5RE0

05/11/2026

📺 We are thrilled to announce the airing of the first of two NCSRT commercials on WRAL! It's time to "Be Seen In NC" for all to see!

Our second commercial will feature additional disciplines that are not highlighted in the first commercial. If you are in the WRAL viewing area - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Fayetteville - be sure to check us out!

Below are the scheduled air dates and times for the NCSRT Advocacy Commercial:

✨️Monday, 05/11/26 – 1:57:05 PM - NBC News Daily (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
✨️Tuesday, 05/12/26 – 11:08:47 AM - Perfect Line (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
✨️Tuesday, 05/12/26 – 12:41:55 PM - WRAL Noon News (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
✨️Tuesday, 05/12/26 – 1:38:50 PM - NBC News Daily (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
✨️Tuesday, 05/12/26 – 4:51:40 PM - WRAL 4 PM News (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
✨️Wednesday, 05/13/26 – 3:17:11 PM - Family Feud (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
✨️Wednesday, 05/13/26 – 4:51:40 PM - WRAL 4 PM News (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
✨️Thursday, 05/14/26 – 12:29:15 PM - WRAL Noon News (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
✨️Friday, 05/15/26 – 12:50:25 PM - WRAL Noon News (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
✨️Friday, 05/15/26 – 4:37:25 PM - WRAL 4 PM News (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

As you can see, we are airing during several prime-time viewing spots! Our goal is to increase public awareness and recognition of the important work Imaging and Radiation Therapy professionals do every day.

We are excited to continue promoting our profession and showcasing the impact we make in patient care across North Carolina!

If you aren't in the viewing area, check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEc6L8cN5QY

05/08/2026

Want to know where our HB 590 stands and what happens next? Read our May Advocacy Newsletter to find out more information!

We are continuing to closely monitor the progress of HB 590, Enhancing Patient Safety in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, as it moves through the legislative process. Our advocacy efforts remain strong, and we are actively engaging with lawmakers to ensure they understand the importance of this bill and its impact on patient safety and our profession. As the bill advances, we will keep you informed on key updates and next steps, including opportunities for continued member involvement.

Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 29 was a huge success. We had 125 participants join us at the Capitol, where we connected directly with legislators and their staff. Together, we provided valuable information to 50 senators, helping to raise awareness and strengthen support for HB 590.

Congratulations to Chloe Mitchell, the winner of the $500 gift giveaway for signing up and attending Advocacy Day. Thanks to everyone who came and helped make the event a success.

This level of engagement demonstrates the power of our collective voice. We will continue to advocate for patient safety, professional standards, and the future of medical imaging and radiation therapy in North Carolina.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to advocacy.

05/06/2026

🎉 On behalf of the NCSRT Board of Directors, we are proud to share some exciting news and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Wendy Weaver, NCSRT Advocacy Chair, for being named the individual recipient of the 2026 ASRT Award for Advocacy.

This prestigious recognition reflects Wendy’s unwavering dedication to advancing the Medical Imaging profession through advocacy, education, and legislative engagement. Her leadership and commitment have played a vital role in strengthening our voice across North Carolina and promoting patient safety and professional standards.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and thanking Wendy for her continued service and passion for our profession.

Congratulations, Wendy—we are incredibly proud of you!

05/02/2026

Our awesome SLDPs are making an impact on the national stage! So proud of Sydney and our incredible SLDPS!

The ASRT Student to Leadership Development Program is a three-year program that offers students a chance to get to know the ASRT, attend educational sessions and network with medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. asrt.org/SLDP

05/02/2026

So happy to have helped make an impact with such an incredible organization! Thank you for all you do for the community Junior Charity League of Concord!

05/02/2026

Thank you all for attending the 2026 NCSRT Advocacy Day at the State Capitol! It was truly an amazing day, and it was inspiring to see so many dedicated professionals come together with a shared purpose.

Your time, effort, and passion in supporting House Bill 590 and advocating for its passage in the Senate do not go unnoticed. Because of your commitment, we are one step closer to making a meaningful impact for our profession and the patients we serve.

A special thank you to one of our bill sponsors, Senator Timothy Moffitt, for all his hard work helping us present this bill to the legislature. Thank you also to our lobbyists who helped make Advocacy Day possible: Debbie Clary, Lee Teague, and Josie Clary.

Email follow-ups are a must. It’s one more time that you have a reason to reach out, if simply to say thank you for your time or say sorry we missed the meeting and reiterate your request for support of professional licensure and safety standards. Always let a member know that you are happy to answer any questions they have.

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedules to support this important cause. Your voice matters, and together, we are making a difference. If you have any questions regarding our bill, please contact Wendy Weaver at [email protected].

04/28/2026

Thank YOU for helping make this year's NCSRT Annual Conference a huge success!

With over 400 attendees in-person and virtually, this was one of the largest conferences we have hosted to date! 15 cutting-edge CE sessions were offered, spotlighting topics like patience care, remote scanning and AI, and how to start your leadership journey. We hosted 18 sponsors to provide recruitment opportunities for students, and to showcase developing medical imaging technologies across our state. Our NCSRT Gives Back project collected over 550 items and $380 to donate to the local charity Junior Charity League of Concord. Our Advocacy Committee reported over 150 registrants for our upcoming Advocacy Day in Raleigh on April 29th. We honored two NCSRT Life Members, and inducted another for 2026. And overall had an amazing conference!

All of these incredible accomplishments spotlight the work that the NCSRT is doing to make your membership in our society worthwhile, and to provide an Annual Conference you will never forget! This would not be possible without our incredible members and volunteers - we thank each and every one of you for helping make this year's conference a reality!

If you missed out this year, the 2027 Annual Conference will be hosted again in Concord, NC at the Great Wolf Lodge April 21-23rd, 2027! Keep an eye out for registration later this year, and we hope to see you there!