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# Medical Imaging

Eastern Health

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- [Contact information](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/about-us/contact-information/) - Please find below contact information for medical imaging appointment inquiries, rescheduling and cancellations; along with services that are offered at different facilities. Please find below contact information for medical imaging appointment inquiries, rescheduling and cancellations; along with services that are offered at different facilities. Health Sciences Centre All appointments (except CT and MRI) – 709-777-9729
- [Radiography (X-ray)](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/radiography-x-ray/) - What we do X-ray examinations are performed by medical radiation technologists who specialize in radiographic technique and application of a wide variety of imaging procedures. For years, X-rays have been relied upon as a basic tool for the diagnosis of illness or injury. It is the most frequently used imaging method for visualizing the inside of
- [Cyclotron and processing facility](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/cyclotron-and-processing-facility/) - Background Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services’ cyclotron is located at the Nuclear and Molecular Medicine facility (Health Sciences Centre). Production of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose, commonly referred to as FDG, began at the Health Sciences Centre in November 2020. The product FDG is used in positron emission tomography, commonly known as PET scans. To learn more about
- [Physician survey](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-health-care-professionals/physician-survey/) - As part of our commitment to improving services, we ask physicians and providers that refer patients for medical imaging services to complete the following brief survey. This information is used to enhance our processes and our services, and we thank you for your feedback. Take the survey for physicians who have referred patients for medical
- [Archives](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/cyclotron-and-processing-facility/archives/) - Past information communicated via the public disclosure protocol for the cyclotron and processing facility can be found in the previous reports and additional information sections below. For current information, please visit the cyclotron and processing facility webpage. Previous reports 2022 Eastern Health – Radiopharmaceutical Sciences Radiation Safety Public Disclosure Program Report (January 1, 2022 to
- [Patient satisfaction survey](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-patients-and-families/patient-satisfaction-survey/) - Let us know how we did! Your feedback is important to us. As part of our commitment to improving medical imaging services, we ask that you provide us with your opinion and comments about the services you received. The following patient satisfaction survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. We use your feedback to
- [Requisitions](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-health-care-professionals/requisitions/) - Our team has developed information and resources to assist physicians in ordering examinations. Requests for examinations will only be performed on the written request of a health-care professional (e.g. physician, chiropractor, nurse practitioner, etc.) who in their scope of practice, are allowed to order these examinations and procedures. All requisitions must be fully completed and
- [Computed tomography (CT Scan)](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/computed-tomography-ct-scan/) - MI-PCS-007 v4 CT Virtual Colonography Patient Preparations REVISED May 2023 (PDF)What we do Computed tomography (CT) is performed by specially trained CT technologists. With CT imaging, multiple images of the body are taken. The simplest explanation of this technology is to imagine that your body is like a loaf of bread. This loaf has many
- [Clinical practice guidelines](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-health-care-professionals/clinical-practice-guidelines/) - The following resources outline guidelines for clinical practice: Administration of Intravenous Contrast in patients who are breastfeeding_Jan 2023 (PDF) Barium Study, Eastern Health (PDF) (outlines the appropriate ordering of barium studies performed in the Medical Imaging program) Clinical Practice Guidelines - Mammography, Eastern Health (PDF) Premedication protocol for patients allergic to contrast used in Medical
- [Ultrasound](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/ultrasounds/) - An ultrasound is performed by a specially trained technologist called a sonographer. It uses high-frequency sound waves to transmit images of internal organs and other fluid-filled structures of the body. Sound waves are sent and received by an instrument called a transducer. The transducer is used to scan areas of the body. Sound waves bounce
- [Mammography](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/mammography/) - What we do Screening or routine mammography is performed by a technologist who is specially trained in breast imaging. The examination is performed primarily for the early detection of breast cancer. Mammography is performed to evaluate and detect abnormalities in the breast tissue and glands. Diagnostic mammography examinations are performed as a follow-up to a
- [Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri/) - What we do Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is performed by a technologist who is specially trained. MRI provides remarkably detailed images of the body without the use of X-rays. It uses magnets, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed images of the body. MRI scans provide greater detail of body tissues and organs than
- [Bone mineral densitometry (BMD)](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/bone-mineral-densitometry/) - What we do Bone densitometry examinations are performed by specially trained technologists. Bone mineral densitometry is used to measure the amount of calcium and other minerals in your bones using special X-rays. Low bone density, called osteoporosis, is a condition in which there is a decreased density, making bones fragile and more likely to fracture.
- [Angiography/interventional radiology](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/angiography-interventional-radiology/) - Angiography radiology Angiography radiology is a medical procedure that is performed by a radiologist with the assistance of a nurse and a technologist. Angiography is used to examine the blood vessels for blockages and other conditions by observing the flow of blood in the veins and arteries. A contrast (dye) is injected into the patient
- [Positron emission tomography (PET Scan)](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/positron-emission-tomography-pet-scan/) - What we do A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a simple and non-invasive medical imaging procedure that takes pictures and measures the metabolic activity of cells inside the body. It provides information about how organ systems function and how well a patient’s treatment is working. A PET CT scan is especially useful in the
- [Clinical Trial for FDG](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/clinical-trial-for-pet-ct/) - Background With the construction of the Nuclear and Molecular Medicine facility in 2017, the province’s first FDG PET program began, following the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing, Health Canada's clinical trial application processes, and approval from the Newfoundland and Labrador Research Ethics Board. Production of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose, commonly referred to as FDG, began at the Nuclear and Molecular
- [Nuclear and molecular medicine](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/) - Nuclear and molecular medicine services are conveniently offered in one site, at Eastern Health's state-of-the-art Nuclear and Molecular Medicine Facility. This facility provides treatment space to perform nuclear and molecular medicine services, as well as a research opportunities in this area. What we do We offer the province's first positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) scanner.
- [Appointment information](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-patients-and-families/appointment-information/) - Arriving for your appointment When you arrive for your appointment, please register at the medical imaging registration desk. Please ensure you have your valid provincial health care (MCP) with you. If you do not have your provincial health card, you will need identification so that registration clerks can verify your identity. Upon registration, please inform
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- [Nuclear medicine](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/nuclear-medicine/) - What we do Nuclear medicine tests and treatments are performed by specially trained technologists. Nuclear medicine enables doctors to view the structure and function of the body including blood flow and organ function in the kidney, thyroid, lungs, heart, bowel, etc. Nuclear medicine tests use radioactive isotopes, cameras and computers to image the body in
- [Patient safety](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/patient-safety/) - The Medical Imaging Program is committed to providing a safe environment for our patients. A variety of patient education materials have been made available to inform patients about the risks and benefits associated with various procedures. Information is also provided on patient appointment letters and pamphlets. For more information, please follow the links below: Angiography
- [Radiopharmaceutical sciences (RPS)](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/nuclear-and-molecular-medicine/radiopharmaceutical-sciences/) - What we do The radiopharmaceutical sciences team is responsible for manufacturing medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals through the use of a cyclotron (particle accelerator). Medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals are man-made radioactive materials that are chosen specifically for their ability to help diagnose disease and subsequently determine the appropriate treatment. Medical isotopes The cyclotron allows for the
- [For Patients and Families](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-patients-and-families/) - We see dozens of patients and perform hundreds of procedures every day. Our team uses different technologies (or modalities) to view and take pictures of the human body. These medical images help doctors and other clinicians to diagnose, monitor or treat medical conditions. As a patient, your health provider will choose the best modality for
- [About us](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/about-us/) - The Medical Imaging Program of Eastern Health provides patients, residents and clients with quality diagnostic and therapeutic services that assist doctors and other health-care professionals in diagnosing illnesses or injuries. Medical imaging uses different technologies to view the human body to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions. Each type of technology gives different information about the
- [Questions or concerns](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/about-us/questions-or-concerns/) - It is important that you feel comfortable asking questions if you do not understand something about your procedure. If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to the technologist performing the procedure, your doctor or other staff in our Medical Imaging Department. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us to make improvements to our
- [For health-care professionals](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/for-health-care-professionals/) - Our goal at Eastern Health is to ensure the optimal procedure is completed in the most optimal way so that our patients can benefit fully from medical imaging and from the skills and expertise of radiologists. In keeping with our mission to promote safe, efficient and quality health care for Canadians, we are guided by
- [Medical imaging services](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/) - Our medical imaging team performs thousands of procedures per year and provides a wide range of medical imaging services to patients. The types of procedures, also referred to as modalities, are listed below.
- [Disclaimer](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/about-us/disclaimer/) - Links to other websites For the convenience of our users, the Medical Imaging Program provides links to relevant websites where information about Medical imaging services can be found. The links are provided for information purposes only. Information contained on United States websites may not necessarily reflect current practices in Canada or within Eastern Health. The Medical Imaging Program
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- [What to expect](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/angiography-interventional-radiology/what-to-expect/) - Angiography - what patients can expect During the procedure, the patient is given local freezing at the needle site (similar to dental freezing). The radiologist will make a small incision in the skin. The incision is most commonly made at the site of major blood vessels such as the groin, arm and neck. A small
- [Safety Precautions](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/angiography-interventional-radiology/safety-precautions/) - Please advise your doctor, the technologists performing the procedure, and other staff in our Medical Imaging Department of any of the following: the possibility that you could be pregnant; any drug allergies; any medications you are taking; a history of asthma, heart or kidney problems; and any allergic reactions to anesthetics or X-ray contrast dyes.
- [Risks](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/angiography-interventional-radiology/risks/) - There is a slight risk of contrast (dye) leaking into the skin in the area where the IV is placed. This is not serious but may cause some discomfort at the site. There is a slight risk of an allergic reaction to contrast. There is also a slight risk a blood clot could form at the
- [Benefits](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/angiography-interventional-radiology/benefits/) - Angiography procedures can diagnose or treat a variety of conditions and can prevent patients from having to undergo invasive surgery. If surgery is still necessary, it can be performed more accurately. For example, if an area of severe arterial narrowing is detected, angioplasty can be performed immediately to place a stent in the narrowed section
- [Patient Preparation](https://mi.easternhealth.ca/miservices/angiography-interventional-radiology/patient-preparation/) - How to prepare Preparation will vary by procedure. Instructions for preparation specific to your examination will be included in your appointment letter. The doctor that ordered your examination may also give you information about the required preparation. In addition: Bring a list of all your medications with you, Arrange for an escort (support?) and/or driver