Tehama County Medical Guide- 2014 5
A Picture in a Heartbeat
To the average patient, the news that a test will be done on a
32-slice CT scanner, instead of a 64-slice scanner, doesn't
mean much.
What may mean a lot, however, is that a scan on the newer
machine will take less time and expose you to less radiation
than other models.
And that is the type of up-to-date, current imaging service St.
Elizabeth Imaging Center offers. Quicker imaging also
means less radiation exposure. How much less may depend
on factors such as the type of test being done.
A Leap Forward in Patient Care
The St. Elizabeth Imaging Center offers a variety of services.
Most of us are familiar with an x-ray, but the St. Elizabeth
Imaging Center delivers services beyond this foundational
diagnostic. Digital mammography, Breast MRI (magnetic
resonance imaging) and MRI are additional services offered.
We also provide CT scans, Ultrasound, Dexa Scans, Non-
Invasive Vascular Testing, and Nuclear Medicine in the
Imaging Center. One little known fact about our imaging
services is PET/CT. Often used to take a closer look inside
the body, this technology combines the power of a PET scan
and a CT scan. This examination provides a more thorough
diagnoses for your physician. And as always, all of our tests
can be transmitted to your provider digitally.
If you need imaging services, you can stay close to home in a
pleasing setting. Our private women's salon waiting area
creates a comforting environment, while our public waiting
area creates a serene setting overlooking a beautiful koi
pond. We also offer lab draw services in the Imaging Center
as well as self-referral mammography appointments-no
physician referral needed.
Our Imaging Center is open M-F 8 am - 4:30 pm.
For more information, please call 888.628.1948
or go to redbluff.mercy.org/imaging.
