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Radiology
Services
Diagnostic
Radiology | Breast Imaging | Ultrasound
| Nuclear Medicine | Computed
Tomography (CT) | Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) ] Special Procedures |
Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) (NEW)|
Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS)
| Support Staff
Mercy’s
Radiology Department offers a full complement of diagnostic and
specialized services.
It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and staffed by highly
trained professionals. Radiologic Medical Services (RMS) provides
professional services to the Mercy Radiology department and all
radiologists are board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Diagnostic
Radiology
- Digital radiography
(x-ray)
- Fluoroscopic
imaging of the upper and lower gastrointestinal track
- IVP exams
for evaluation of the kidneys, ureter, and bladder
- Hysterosalpingogram
exams for fertility evaluation
- Voiding cystourethrograms
(VCUG)
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Breast
Imaging
- Digital screening
and diagnostic mammogram exams
- Computer
aided detection, often referred to as CAD, is available to assist
radiologists in the reading of mammograms and breast MRI
- Pre-surgical
breast needle localization procedures
- Breast stereotactic
biopsies offer minimally invasive highly accurate results for
evaluation of various types of breast lesions
- Mammopad
cushions are routinely used for more comfortable exams
- Accredited
by Mammography Quality Standards Accreditation (MQSA)
- Conveniently
located on the main level of the hospital, near the Emergency
Care Unit
- Free parking
in the Emergency Room parking lot located at the corner of Gilbert
ad Bloomington Streets.
- Early morning
and late afternoon appointments are available as well as Saturday
morning appointments on the second Saturday of each month
- Breast ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided
biopsies
Tips
for scheduling and undergoing a mammogram:
- If you are
still having menstrual cycles, please schedule your mammogram
soon after a period to avoid excessive breast tenderness.
- If you are
breastfeeding, please wait at least three months after stopping
breastfeeding to have your mammogram.
- Please plan
to arrive at the Breast Imaging Center 15 minutes early and bring
your physician order and insurance card(s).
- Wear comfortable
clothes, preferably a separate top and bottom.
- Avoid wearing
underarm deodorant, lotions, or powders as these products may
show up on the mammogram. We provide deodorant pads for use after
each exam.
- It may be
helpful to take a mild over-the-counter pain reliever one-hour
before your exam, as the compression used during the mammogram
may cause some discomfort.
- If you had
a previous mammogram at a different facility, it may be necessary
for you to bring the report and/or films with you or have it sent
ahead of time. Please ask the Breast Imaging Center staff.
The results
of your mammogram will be sent to your physician in 2-3 working
days. You will also receive the results in the mail within two weeks.
To make an appointment
at the Breast Imaging Center, please call 319-339-3948.
Click
here to view the American Cancer Society guidelines for the
early detection of breast cancer.
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Bone
Densitometry – DEXA
- Quick and
precise exam to determine bone density and evaluate osteoporosis
Ultrasound
- Obstetric
imaging
- Gynecological
evaluations
- Vascular
imaging – carotid, venous lower extremity, Ankle Brachial
Index (ABI)
- Abdominal
imaging – liver, pancreas, kidneys, aorta
- Pediatric
neurology exams
- Ultrasound-guided
biopsies
Nuclear
Medicine
- Cancer evaluations
- Bone scans
– Osteomyelitis, sports injury
- Cardiac perfusion
imaging
- Kidney imaging
- Cardiac Ejection
Fraction
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Computed
Tomography (CT)
- 64-slice
Dual Source CT System and 40-slice scanners featuring improved
image resolution and shorter exam times critical to trauma care
- Advanced
cardiac imaging to evaluate the coronary arteries and anatomy
of the heart
- Vascular
imaging provides surgery planning information
- Chest, abdominal
and pelvic imaging for oncology, urology and general medicine
specialties
- CT Colonography
(virtual colonography)
- Nerve root
and facet injections
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Two high-field
magnet scanners featuring a new system in March 2005, providing
ultra-fast image scanning and a dramatic reduction in acoustic
noise
- Magnetic
Resonance Angiograpy (MRA) provides angiographic imaging of the
vessels of the brain, carotids, kidneys, aorta and lower leg run
offs
- Neurologic,
vascular, orthopedic, breast, and body imaging services are offered
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Special
Procedures
- PICC line
placement for vascular access
- Epidural
steroid injections for pain management
- Joint injections
to evaluate for injuries and treatment
- Lung and
liver biopsies
- Paracentesis
procedures
- Thoracentesis
procedures
- Trigger point
injections
Positron
Emission Tomography (PET/CT)
- Siemens
biograph6 PET/CT with high-resolution imaging
- Oncology
Specialties - diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning
and monitorin
- Other Specialties
- useful in diagnosis of cardiovascular and neurological diseases
- PET/CT imaging
is provided on Wednesdays
Picture
Archiving & Communication System (PACS)
- Provides
for the acquisition, transmission, storage, display and manipulation
of image data and Radiology reports
- Digital image
capture allows for image accessibility through the physician portal
from the inpatient units and physician offices
- Elimination
of lost films improves efficiency of exam reporting and physician
diagnosis
- Increased
consultation and communication with referring physicians
Support
Staff
- 4 Full Time
Radiology Nurses dedicated to provide all aspects of Radiology
care
- Point-of-Service
Registration
- Centralized
Radiology Scheduling, call 319-339-3948 or 1-800-MERCYIC (637-2942)
Pre-registration
is encouraged. Please call 319-358-2687 or 1-888-252-1694 to pre-register
for your appointment.
If you would
like a nurse to help you make an appointment with a Mercy doctor,
call Mercy On Call
at 358-2767 or 800-358-2767, or visit www.findamercydoctor.com.
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