Radiology / Imaging

Diagnostic X-Ray and Imaging Services at NFCH

Whether for diagnosis or treatment, we provide a full range of imaging services including:

• CT Scan
• DEXA Bone Density Scans
• Mammograms
• Ultrasound
• General and Vascular Ultrasound
• Nuclear Stress Testing
• Nuclear Medicine
• Diagnostic X-ray Procedures

You can be assured that our professionally trained staff will be with you every step of the way.

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Allows access to a reading radiologists 24/7 for emergency exams, plus eliminates film files which can be lost or damaged and replaces them with electronically stored images.

Computed Tomography (CT)

The new CT scanner decreases exam times significantly. Tests that would have taken up to one hour can now be competed in 5 – 10 minutes with image quality that is state-of-the-art. Click here <Link to ct-scan-patient-information page> for basic facts and information about this test.

DEXA Scan (Bone Density Scanning)

An enhanced form of low dose x-ray technology and is the gold standard for measuring the density of your bones. Bones densitometry is the test for evaluation of osteoporosis. The measurement of bone minerals is very closely related to bone strength and your likelihood for bone fractures. Here at NFCH, we scan your spine or hip in a private room. It is simple, painless and non-invasive procedure which takes about 15 minutes.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI is available on Wednesdays. NFCH offers the latest MRI/MRA applications for abnormal studies, neurological and orthopedic studies. Faster scan times provide greater patient comfort. We provide greater access and same day appointments are available by calling 415-8111.

Mammography

Mammography services are provided at NFCH. We are proud to introduce to the community a new self-referral mammogram program. For women over the age of 40 mammogram screenings are covered by most insurances yearly. Call 415-8111 to schedule your screening.