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Klas Haglid, P.E., R.A., CEM, NCEES
Founder and CEO Haglid Engineering and Associates
Director of International Projects Paramus Rotary
Paramus Rotary Club Helps Fund Ultrasound Machine for Pediatric Thyroid Center
Klas Haglid, a dedicated member of the Paramus Rotary Club in Paramus, NJ, has played a pivotal role in an initiative to support the Child and Adolescent Thyroid Consortium (CATC). As last year’s president and a current Trustee, Klas led the raising of $16,000 to acquire a high-end wireless ultrasound machine for the renowned CHOP Thyroid Center. This center, based at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is the busiest pediatric thyroid center in the United States, annually caring for over 1,400 patients. The ultrasound machine will bolster their ability to provide state-of-the-art, patient-focused care.
The Child and Adolescent Thyroid Consortium (CATC) is a global research program dedicated to bettering the lives of children and adolescents battling thyroid disorders through collaboration with pediatric thyroid centers worldwide. Thyroid ultrasound is a vital tool in evaluating thyroid conditions such as thyroid enlargement, nodules, and cancer. Unfortunately, its use in pediatric thyroid care has been limited. So, Paramus Rotary Club stepped in to support the CHOP Thyroid Center’s acquisition of a point-of-care ultrasound machine.
The PRC’s involvement with the CHOP Thyroid Center underscores the Rotary Club’s dedication to creating a better future for those in need. By leveraging their resources and collective efforts, they are making a tangible difference in the lives of countless children and adolescents who will benefit from improved thyroid care and diagnostics.
For more information about the Child and Adolescent Thyroid Consortium (CATC) and the CHOP Thyroid Center, please visit CATC’s website and the CHOP Thyroid Center.
