Learn why radiation protection gloves, like Burlington Medical’s FreeGuard® and Xguard® gloves, can protect surgeons and prolong careers.
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Burlington Medical CEO Lee Ann Fachko Recognized by Forbes
Newport News, VA, August 4, 2023 — Burlington Medical, LLC, a global leader in the radiation protection industry, is delighted to announce that CEO, Lee Ann Fachko, has been recognized by Forbes in their prestigious '50 over 50' list, an accolade celebrating...
The Importance of Radiation Protection Gloves
Learn why radiation protection gloves, like Burlington Medical’s FreeGuard® and Xguard® gloves, can protect surgeons and prolong careers.
Factors To Consider When Selecting Radiation Shielding Garments For Your Medical Staff
The use of radiation in multiple fields of medicine and healthcare can be a powerful component of a treatment plan, providing insight and procedure options that would otherwise be unavailable. Fluoroscopy, oncology and dentistry all rely on radiation to perform key...
Lead vs. Lead-Free Radiation Protection Products: What’s the Difference?
In the world of medicine, radiology is on the rise. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy are increasingly being used to diagnose and treat illnesses, in addition to a rise in cancer treatments throughout North...
Burlington Medical Now Offers World’s Lightest Lead-Free Radiation Protection
Newport News, Virginia, July 5, 2022 –Burlington Medical, the world’s largest radiation protection manufacturer, has launched the XENOLITE® 800 NL (No-Lead) apron series. XENOLITE® 800 NL is a lead-free, super-lightweight, flexible, and recyclable x-ray radiation...
Burlington Medical & Lite Tech Merger creates world’s largest Radiation Protection Supplier
Merger of Two Radiation Protection Leaders Creates World’s Most Technologically Advanced Radiation Protection Provider NEWPORT NEWS, VA: Burlington Medical, engineers of the best-fitting radiation garments in the industry, has merged with Lite Tech, manufacturer of...
Inside the Marker Room
Our marker room is the key to creating custom, tailored pieces and adding design elements like embroidery that our customers love. It’s where the magic happens.
Protecting Female Medical Workers from Breast Cancer
Burlington Medical is committed to protecting our customers from the harmful effects of repeated exposure to ionizing radiation. Typical radiation protection garments are not designed to fit around a woman’s curves. Traditional aprons that are worn lie flat across the chest, leaving the UOQ open to absorb scatter radiation. Burlington Medical designers identified this need and developed a vest to give women better protection.
How To Protect Patients and Staff From Healthcare-Associated Infections
Burlington Medical and Radiological Care Services care about customers.
Burlington Medical is taking a formal approach to the cleaning of x-ray garments. We are partnering with Radiological Care Services (RCS) to provide timely repairs and deep cleaning of our x-ray aprons and thyroid shields. Burlington Medical and the founders of RCS care about the safety and well-being of our customers who utilize imaging technology and the patients those garments may touch.