RADIOLOGY

The Radiology Department is a 24-hour-a-day full service imaging facility. The department offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), multi-slice CT scanner, medical and cardiac ultrasound, fluoroscopy, diagnostic X-rays and SPECT/CT nuclear medicine scans. The BMH ultrasound (sonography) services are also accredited by the ACR. Stereotactic breast biopsy, also accredited by ACR, is now available at BMH, as are bone density tests for the detection of osteoporosis.

The state-of-the-art digital mammography now offered in the Richards Building Imaging area offers patients who undergo routine mammograms the latest diagnostic technology available to them with the addition of two new Selenia™ digital mammography instruments from Hologic®. The wait time for appointments is about two weeks.

Digital mammography provides the highest quality of care in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. It is known to be particularly helpful in women with dense breasts, allowing the radiologist to view the X-ray image more closely zeroing in on suspicious or concerning areas. This enables them to make immediate decisions about additional images. Digital mammography takes less than half the time of traditional film-based exams. From the patient’s point of view, a digital mammogram is like traditional film screen mammography. Both use X-ray to generate images of the breast.

In conjunction with the digital mammography unit, BMH is also offering Computer-Aided Detection. CAD provides a “second read” of the mammogram by a computer. This assists the radiologist in making an accurate diagnosis, like spell check in word processing. Our goal is to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Appointments must be made upon referral by your physician, and are generally made by the physicians' offices by calling 257-8895.

If you are coming in to visit, please see the appropriate link below for pre-visit and post-visit information.

Radiology Services in Main Hospital
(park and enter through hospital lobby)

Many Radiology services remain in the main hospital.
X -rays – other than for Pre-Op Assessment or 1st Floor Orthopedic offices
CT scans
MRI
Most ultrasound exams
Echocardiograms
Fluoroscopy exams
For these services, go first to patient registration next to the lobby.

Radiology Services in the Richards Building

Nuclear Medicine
X-ray for Pre-Op Assessment or 1st Floor Orthopedic offices
Mammography
Bone density
Breast ultrasound
Stereotactic breast biopsy
For all these services, please park and enter the OPB through either the front entrance or the covered entrance.