Imaging Services at BCH diagnoses diseases by obtaining and interpreting medical images. Some images are obtained by using x-rays or radioactive substances, others by means of sound waves or the body’s natural magnetism. A radiologist correlates medical image findings with other examinations and tests, recommends further examinations or treatments, and confers with referring physicians. The department is under the direction of a Radiologist.
PROGRAM DESIGN
Imaging Services has several different means to diagnose illness. These include:
Mobile Pet/CT
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT (Computed Tomography) scans are both standard imaging tools that physicians use to pinpoint disease states in the body. A PET scan demonstrates the biological function of the body before anatomical changes take place, while the CT scan provides information about the body’s anatomy such as size, shape and location. By combining these two scanning technologies, a PET/CT scan enables physicians to more accurately diagnose and identify cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Nuclear Medicine
A part of molecular imaging, it produces images that reflect biological processes that take place at the cellular and subcellular level.
Ultrasonography
Body tissues are examined and traced by beaming high frequency sound waves on an area of interest in the body.
Computer Tomography
CT scanning uses x-ray beams and computer technology to produce a cross-section view of the body.
mammograms
BCH performs mammograms – both diagnostic and yearly screenings for lumps, drainage, breast pain, and follow ups to abnormal mammograms. We provide local quality care from ACR accredited and MQSA compliant technologist and licensed radiologists. To make an appointment, please call 419-563-9327.
Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant should inform the x-ray technologist of this condition so that proper precautions may be taken to protect both the mother and the child.
Patients are referred by an acute hospital unit, a skilled nursing facility, a home health agency or a physician’s office.
Patients are referred back to their own physicians for imaging results.
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