Imaging

DEXA Scan: Advanced Bone Density Assessment at CHI St. Joseph’s Health

At CHI St. Joseph’s Health, we are committed to providing the most advanced and comprehensive diagnostic imaging services. We are proud to offer bone density scanning using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), a safe, painless, and non-invasive procedure used to measure bone mineral density (BMD).

Radiology

CHI St. Joseph’s Health radiology services offer patients fully digital, state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment procedures including specialized bariatric CT and radiology capabilities. Radiologists, both onsite and via tele-radiology, promptly interpret images providing faster results, better service, and better care for patients.

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) allow for onsite image access, transmitting images to local physicians and providers, and CDs for those needing a consult elsewhere.

Fully digital diagnostic care services include:

• Computerized tomography (CT) scans, ACR certified
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• 3D Mammography, ACR certified
• Nuclear medicine
• Tele-radiology and PACs
• Ultrasound
• X-rays, digital radiography, and digital fluoroscopy
• Echocardiography

Laboratory

Professional laboratory staff perform 98% of all diagnostic and medical tests ordered by area physicians at our Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified hospital lab. Routine and emergency lab work is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Services offered are:

• Blood gases
• Blood transfusion services
• Chemistry profiles
• Coagulation
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Serology
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Urinalysis