Imaging

Goshen General Hospital's Medical Imaging (Radiology) Department offers exceptional depth and quality in imaging services.  From a full complement of traditional radiology and imaging capabilities to such advanced technology as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), nuclear medicine studies and bone densitometry, we're making state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment convenient for residents of Goshen and surrounding areas. All services are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis and have 24-hour coverage by a radiologist and technologist. All equipment features the latest technology.

General Imaging Services
This area includes many of the services that you would typically associate with radiology: diagnostic and routine x-rays and fluoroscopy (upper and lower GI studies), arteriography and other special procedures.

Ultrasound
The specialized technologists in our Ultrasound area offer routine abdominal and obstetric/gynecological studies in addition to cardiovascular techniques such as cardiac doppler, carotid doppler, echocardiography and venous doppler.

MRI
This painless procedure provides a view inside the body without surgery or x-rays, using magnetism and radio-frequency energy and giving your physician information he/she couldn't obtain with traditional imaging technology. Goshen General Hospital's MRI unit serves adults requiring routine MRI studies such as those of the spine, head and any soft tissue body parts.

Nuclear Medicine
A variety of nuclear medicine studies are available in this area, including cardiac stress tests (e.g. cardiolite stress and thallium), bone scans, thyroid scans, renal scans and lung ventilation perfusion scans. This unit features the Prism Model 2000 Premier SPECT camera, whole body and planar imaging system.

PET/CT
Cardiac PET/CT is a diagnostic procedure used to provide diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular disease. This test is used when people are unable to tolerate walking on a treadmill. Cardiac PET/CT takes nuclear pictures of the heart while the heart is at rest and after and after the blood vessels have been enlarged with medication.

CT
Computerized tomography, also called computed axial tomography or CAT scan, allows us to view the brain, bones, chest, abdomen and spine. Our state-of-the-art unit features a spiral CT scanner which operates in one continuous rotation instead of incremental steps. This reduces scan time and enhances patient comfort. It also greatly improves the quality and contrast of the image and results in a continuous spiral of data. At Goshen General Hospital, CT services include scans, biopsies and 3-D reconstruction.

Mammography
The Goshen General Hospital mammography facility is certified by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and accredited by the American College of Radiology--two important factors to look for when choosing where to have a mammogram. As part of our commitment to helping women maintain optimum breast health, we issue annual mammogram reminders to women, offer education on mammography and breast self examination, and sponsor special promotions to encourage women to practice early detection.

The mammography facility performs both diagnostic and screening mammograms. Diagnostic studies are performed when there are indications of a breast problem (i.e. suspicious lump) and must be ordered by a physician. Screening mammograms are those performed on a regular basis as an early detection tool and do not require a physician's prescription. Results are sent to both the patient and her physician.

One of the two mammography units has the capability to perform stereotactic breast biopsy, a non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure to biopsy the breast.

Bone Densitometry
One in three women over age 50 has osteoporosis, often resulting in hip and other fractures. If osteoporosis is detected early, changes in eating habits, an increase in exercise, and/or the use of medication can help slow its progression. Until recently, x-rays were the only way to detect osteoporosis and associated bone loss. But by the time the disease showed up on an x-ray, 25 to 30 percent of the patient's bone density was already lost.

Bone densitometry can identify individuals at risk for osteoporosis at an earlier stage than was previously possible. This simple, comfortable procedure takes only a few minutes to complete and it can help prevent years of debilitating bone loss.

For more information on any of the above imaging services, call Goshen General Hospital's Medical Imaging Department at 574-535-2604.