Governor Kelly Ayotte Proclaims National Radiologic Technology Week 11/8-14/26
Radiologic technologists are often behind the scenes, but their work is central to modern health care. This year, that work receives official recognition in New Hampshire.
The NHSRT is proud to announce that Governor Kelly Ayotte has issued an official proclamation recognizing National Radiologic Technology Week, November 8-14, 2026. The proclamation honors the skill, care, and professionalism of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals and the important role they play in patient diagnosis, treatment, and safety.
A meaningful recognition for radiologic technologists
The proclamation from Governor Kelly Ayotte marks an important moment for medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists across the state. These professionals help physicians and care teams see what cannot be seen from the outside. Their work supports imaging exams, treatment planning, emergency care, screening, and many other parts of patient care.
National Radiologic Technology Week is observed each year to recognize the profession and its continued impact. It also honors the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895, a discovery that changed medicine and opened the door to diagnostic imaging as we know it today.
For the NHSRT, this proclamation is more than a ceremonial document. It is a public acknowledgment of a profession built on precision, compassion, and responsibility.
Radiologic technologists do much more than operate imaging equipment. They prepare patients, explain procedures, position patients safely, follow radiation safety standards, assist with complex exams, and work closely with radiologists and other providers. Many also specialize in areas such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, interventional radiology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and sonography.
Each role requires technical knowledge and a steady focus on patient care.
Why National Radiologic Technology Week matters
Health care depends on imaging. A chest X-ray can help evaluate shortness of breath. A CT scan can support urgent decisions in trauma care. A mammogram can help detect breast cancer early. An MRI can provide detailed information about soft tissue injuries, neurological concerns, and many other conditions.
Behind each image is a trained professional who understands both the technology and the person receiving the exam.
That human side matters. Patients may arrive anxious, in pain, or unsure of what to expect. Radiologic technologists often serve as the first point of contact in the imaging room. They help patients feel informed, respected, and as comfortable as possible.
Their work also involves careful judgment. The right image, taken the right way, can make a real difference in the next step of care. That requires attention to detail, knowledge of anatomy, safe imaging practices, and strong communication with the broader care team.
National Radiologic Technology Week gives the profession a well-deserved moment of visibility. It reminds communities that quality imaging depends on people, not machines alone.
The proclamation honors service, safety, and skill
Governor Ayotte’s proclamation recognizes a group of health care professionals whose work touches patients in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, emergency departments, surgical suites, and cancer treatment programs.
The NHSRT welcomes this recognition because it reflects several core values of the profession:
Patient-centered care Radiologic technologists help guide patients through exams with dignity, clarity, and respect.
Radiation safety Technologists follow established safety principles to help protect patients, themselves, and other members of the care team.
Clinical accuracy High-quality imaging supports timely and informed medical decisions.
Professional growth The field continues to change as imaging technology advances, and technologists continue to learn throughout their careers.
Team-based care Radiologic technologists work with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, physicists, and many others to support patient outcomes.
A week to celebrate the profession
During National Radiologic Technology Week 11/8-14/26, NHSRT encourages recognition of the technologists who help make high-quality imaging possible. Celebrations may be simple, but they can be meaningful.
A department might display the proclamation, thank team members during shift huddles, share educational information about imaging careers, or highlight different specialties within radiologic technology. Students and educators may use the week to talk about the history of the profession and the standards that guide safe practice. Health care organizations can use the occasion to recognize the people whose work supports patients every day.
Public recognition also helps future professionals understand the value of the field. Radiologic technology offers a path for people who are interested in science, patient care, anatomy, technology, and problem-solving. It is a profession where technical ability and compassion meet in a very practical way.
The proclamation helps bring that message into public view.
NHSRT thanks Governor Ayotte for this recognition
The NHSRT extends sincere appreciation to Governor Kelly Ayotte for proclaiming National Radiologic Technology Week, November 8-14, 2026. This official recognition honors the dedication of radiologic technologists and acknowledges their essential place in health care.
It also gives members of the profession a moment to pause and take pride in their work. Every image, every exam, and every patient interaction reflects the training and commitment that define radiologic technology.
As National Radiologic Technology Week approaches, NHSRT is proud to celebrate the technologists, students, educators, and imaging professionals who serve patients with skill and care. This proclamation is a reminder that their work matters, not only to the health care team, but to every patient who depends on clear answers and compassionate care.
