Radiology and Imaging Services

Medical imaging is an essential part of healthcare. Physicians commonly use imaging technology to diagnose acute health conditions. They also use it to monitor and track the progress of a baby’s development during pregnancy. Additionally, medical imaging serves as an important screening tool to detect and diagnose unknown illnesses that can only be seen at the earliest stages through preventive screenings.

Imaging Services We Offer

X-ray: X-ray exams allow radiologists to take internal pictures of your body using small doses of radiation. This test is often used to confirm bone fractures, but may also be used to diagnose pneumonia, blocked intestines, and other illnesses.
CT: CT (computed tomography) scans combine x-ray with computer technology to create detailed two- or three-dimensional pictures of the body. During a CT scan, you lie still on a table as the machine encircles you to take pictures in sections. Computers then reconstruct these images into a multi-dimensional model of your body. CT scans are often used to gain a better view of soft tissues, such as those in the chest and stomach.
- LDCT lung screening: If you are a smoker/former smoker between the ages of 55 and 80 and smoke(d) one pack per day for the past 20 years, you may meet the requirements as a high risk candidate for LDCT lung screening. Contact your primary care physician for more information regarding LDCT lung screenings.

- MRI: MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, employs large magnets and radio frequencies, instead of radiation, in order to create images in greater detail and clarity than other imaging tests. MRI tests can help doctors diagnose or better understand a wide variety of health issues that affect the brain, heart, skeleton, and a variety of other areas of the body.
- Bone Density (DEXA): DEXA is a procedure that measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in a bone by passing x-rays with two different energy levels through the bone. A DEXA scan shows the strength and thickness of a bone and is usually done in the lower spine, hip, lower arm, wrist, fingers, and heel. It is used to diagnose osteoporosis (a condition of lower bone density), to see how well osteoporosis treatments are working, and to predict how likely the bones are to break. A DEXA scan also measures fat and muscle composition in specific parts of the body, such as the arms, legs, and pelvis.

Fluoroscopy: Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie. During a fluoroscopy procedure, an X-ray beam is passed through the body. The image is transmitted to a monitor so the movement of a body part or of an instrument or contrast agent (“X-ray dye”) through the body can be seen in detail.

Nuclear Medicine Testing (bone scans, HIDA scans, etc.): Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances, also known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose various conditions. It involves administering small amounts of radioactive tracers into the body, which then emit radiation that can be detected by specialized cameras. These cameras capture images of the body’s organs, tissues, and bones, providing information about their function and structure.

Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to make an image of a your internal body structures. Providers commonly use ultrasound to examine your unborn baby, your abdominal and pelvic organs, muscles, and tendons or your blood vessels.

3D Mammography: A tomography mammogram, also known as a 3D mammogram, is a breast imaging technique that uses X-Rays to create multiple images of the breast from different angles. It’s used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer.

NOTE: The American College of Radiology recommends a baseline mammogram starting at the age of 40 as a screening for breast cancer.

Contact Us to Schedule Your Imaging Visit at Memorial Hospital and Manor

If you or a loved one is in need of medical imaging in Southwest Georgia or North Florida, our team at Memorial Hospital and Manor is here to help. For scheduling, contact us at 229.243.3331. All imaging studies require an order from your provider.

Preparing for Your Visit

We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes early for your appointment to allow time for parking and to process any necessary paperwork, insurance, and billing information.

To make your visit easier and more streamlined, remember to bring the following:

Health insurance card(s)
Driver’s license or comparable picture identification card
Emergency contact(s) information
Depending on your procedure, you may be asked to not wear anything with metal to include clothing items and jewelry

If you have had any x-rays or scans elsewhere that may pertain to the scan you are about to have, please bring them or have them sent over prior to your exam

Preparation instructions for your specific imaging procedure will be given at time of scheduling. Please contact the Radiology Department at 229.243.6180 for any additional questions or concerns.

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