The Radiology Department offers a full range of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic services to patients of all ages. It utilizes advanced technologies in diagnostic x-ray, ultrasound, CT scanning, MRI, mammography and nuclear medicine to obtain detailed diagnostic information to help physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease processes. All individuals who provide technical, diagnostic, or therapeutic radiology services are registered, highly qualified and competent.
Physician referral is required for all inpatient and outpatient services except mammography.
The Radiology Department is supported by 6 Board Certified Radiologists and a staff of 50 technologists, RN's and clerical personnel. The installation of a teleradiography network in 1997 assures immediate access to a Radiologist for image consultation at any time of the day or night. The department is staffed 24 hours a day to provide immediate access to general diagnostic imaging. All other imaging modalities are staffed during routine hours of operation and are covered on an on-call basis for any emergent situation outside of routine hours. CT scanning is non-invasive in nature but is used extensively for needle guided biopsy and other interventional procedures that may have otherwise required surgery.