Uses X-rays to visualize abnormalities in the breast tissue. This equipment is used to detect breast cancer as early as possible, which generally improves the effectiveness of treatment.

Provides detailed pictures of the inside of the body using strong magnets and radio waves. This unit is notable for its ability to provide greater spatial resolution of images.

Uses a small amount of radiation to create images of bones and organs.

Combines X-rays and computer scans to create images of the body. The result is a detailed image that can show problems with soft tissues, organs and bones. This unit has the ability to produce CTA studies (angiography) of the aorta and pulmonary arteries, and the multi-detector accelerates patient throughput. Additionally, this CT system has an independent workstation for 3-D multi-format imaging.

Uses low-energy X-rays to scan the lower back, hip or forearm. This helps to diagnose osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them more brittle and susceptible to fracture.

Nuclear medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose, evaluate, or treat a multitude of diseases (heart disease, gastrointestinal/endocrine/ neurological disorders, many types of cancers).

PET/CT scan combines positron emission tomography (PET) with computed tomography (CT) into one machine. From one single PET/CT scan, your doctor will have information about the structure and function of cells and tissues in your body. Since this diagnostic test is on the cellular level, often it can identify changes that signify early stages of disease. The most common uses of PET/CT scans are to detect and determine the spread of cancer, assess the effectiveness of cancer therapy and study brain abnormalities.

Depending on the areas your doctor is imaging, the average PET/CT scan is less than 45 minutes. The scanning is painless, and for most people the buzzing and clicking of the machine as it takes your images is what most people comment on and remember.

Some patients may be asked for a urine sample for a pregnancy test. As with most imaging tests, pregnant women and their doctors should discuss the risk of having the test while they are pregnant.