Local company adds beautiful touch to imaging center

The executives at Viper Northwest, an Albany custom fabrication and precision machine parts firm, have always been passionate about supporting breast cancer-related projects in our area. Viper recently found a creative way to add a special touch to the Valley Imaging Center in North Albany, where many local women go for mammograms and other breast health services.  

The company donated a handcrafted titanium art piece for display in the imaging center. The artwork, depicting a dragonfly, contributes to the imaging center’s nature theme.  It was installed in the physician consultation suite, next to the center’s Rejuvenation Salon.  The suite is used when radiologists need a private space to explain test results and describe potential next options to patients.

Lorraine Carter, who sits on the Albany General Hospital Foundation’s board of directors, personally welcomed Viper executives and the donation in November 2008.  Carter was the donor sponsor of the consultation suite.  She and her husband were prominent mid-valley business leaders for more than three decades.

The American College of Radiology recently identified the breast imaging services in North Albany as a “Center of Excellence,” one of only three in Oregon. 

“Our community is truly energized when we realize Albany’s services are so highly rated,” Carter said.  “And I know the imaging staff and management in turn were encouraged with our financial support.”