Ventura, CA - Advances in diagnostic imaging will be the focus of a free seminar the Community Memorial Health System is holding on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Mark R. Mitchell, M.D., a Ventura radiologist, will lead the seminar that will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Community Memorial Hospital’s eighth-floor Nichols Auditorium.

Early detection is essential and diagnostic imaging has become an invaluable non-invasive tool in fighting disease. Dr. Mitchell of Grossman Imaging Center will discuss the newest technology and the advanced imaging services available. They include cardiac and colon computed tomography (CT); vascular disease; positron emission tomography (PET) and CT for tumor analysis; and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Dr. Mitchell received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., and is an active member of the Community Memorial Hospital staff.

Admission is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required. Call (805) 652-5436, or visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp.

Community Memorial Hospital is located at 147 N. Brent St. in Ventura.

Community Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and nine family-practice health centers entitled Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura County, California.