There is no need for pre-operative testing, blood drawing or a recovery room stay. The average length of the procedure itself is approximately 10 minutes. Because the procedure is performed through a needle, there is also no need for stitches or home recovery time. The Department of Radiology provides diagnostic imaging services to patients of all age groups from newborn to geriatric. The general diagnostic section of the department provides routine fluoroscopic, mammography and interventional imaging services utilizing X-rays to achieve images.
Nuclear medicine utilizes radiopharmaceuticals to perform procedures in support of patient care.
Ultrasound provides real-time and Doppler imaging capabilities utilizing sound waves as the basis for imaging parts of the human body. Magnetic resonance imaging utilizes magnetic and radio wave technology to provide images of the body. The Department of Radiology has staff members that speak multiple languages including Arabic, Creole, Chinese, French and Spanish. We also have personnel that are adept at sign language needed to communicate with the hearing impaired. We utilize these members to enhance our communication capabilities with our customers.