Image Plus Consultants Limited (IPCL) has agreed to acquire the assets and brand of The Woman’s Place (TWP) from Dr Verna Reid.

TWP is an incorporated Jamaican company that provides medical imaging services with a strong focus on mammography. Established in 2006 by Dr Reid, the local imaging company has built a reputation as a trusted provider in its field.

Following the acquisition, Dr Reid will join the IPCL team of consultant radiologists at Apex Radiology.

“This marks an important step forward for our business,” stated Kisha Anderson, CEO of IPCL.

“We look forward to continuing to serve the patients of The Woman’s Place under the Apex Radiology banner, while broadening access and enhancing what they have come to expect in terms of care and service. We anticipate ongoing patient satisfaction, profit and operational benefits as we incorporate these resources into our service offerings,” she added.

The proposed acquisition of TWP is subject to the successful execution of a definitive sale and purchase agreement, IPCL explained in a release. Once concluded, however, the company will share further information through market disclosures.

At the same time, it will communicate directly with patients and referring physicians on new operational developments.

Dr Karlene McDonnough, chairman of IPCL, said the acquisition of TWP is in line with the company’s expansion goals, including inorganic growth.

“The addition of these assets and the established brand fits neatly into our plans to inorganically grow market share and enhance our service offering in this specialised area of diagnostic imaging.

“We are also elated that Dr Reid will continue to offer her caring services to patients as a part of the team of committed consultant radiologists at Apex Radiology,” Dr McDonnough said.