Cardiology in Rhode Island

Huestis Machine Corporation, founded in 1920 in Bristol, Rhode Island, is a specialized manufacturer of radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging equipment. The company transitioned from precision industrial machinery to medical device manufacturing in the early 1970s, establishing Huestis Medical to focus on radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging solutions. Huestis is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of radiation shielding block cutting equipment, with its flagship Styro•former® product introduced in 1975. Following the 1996 acquisition of Cascade X-Ray Inc., the company manufactures the Huestis•Cascade™ radiation therapy simulator—a compact, affordable, and easy-to-install system that requires no floor pit and features Windows-based controls with asymmetrical field wires. The company is ISO 9001 certified and emphasizes cost-effective, reliable performance for community and clinical facilities.

Nor'easter Medical LLC is a Rhode Island-based surgical device distributor founded in 2016 with over 20 years of combined sales experience. The company specializes in cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and related surgical interventions. Nor'easter distributes specialized medical devices including Exocool, a cryo-numbing device that eliminates injection-related pain through proprietary rapid freezing technology (8–10 seconds to numbing without medication), and VeinGogh, a microbursting radiofrequency system for treating spider veins and telangiectasia across all skin types. The company serves hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, cosmetic facilities, and pediatric settings. Nor'easter emphasizes customer service, clinical support, and distributor partnerships focused on cardiovascular and vascular specialties.