Advanced Technology, Superior Image Quality
The new imaging center further enhances the ability of physicians and clinical staff at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center to offer state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a variety of illnesses.
Conveniently located on the campus of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, the center provides patients and physicians with comfort and easy access to a variety of diagnostic services, including:
- 4-Channel, Multislice Spiral CT Scans (Computed Tomography)
- 1.5T Open-Style MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
- X-ray
The Women's and Outpatient Diagnostic Center at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and tretment of a comprehensive spectrum of illnesses - including cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and more. New cutting-edge technologies enable us to maximize the opportunity for prevention and cure through appropriate, technologically advanced procedures.
Services include:
- Early detection for breast cancer with mammograms, x-rays, stereotactic and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies and breast localization
- Diabetes screening, treatment and education
- Perinatology
- Ultrasounds
- Diagnostic imaging
- Comprehensive bone density screenings
- High-risk pregnancy and non-stress testing and biophysical profiles
- Genetics Counseling
- Laboratory patient service center (blood draw station)
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MRI: New Applications, Improved Productivity and Amazing Image Quality
The new Magnetome Symphony 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system from Siemens incorporates the short bore magnet design for patient comfort. Every component in the imaging chain was optimized and integrated into a new SYNGO platform that provides unprecedented scanning speed and resolution for MRI applications.
This MRI platform is evolving with new technologies to further improve clinical productivity, image quality and upgradeability. Additionally, the short bore Magnetome is an open style MRI, making procedures more comfortable for patients who are claustrophobic.
Magnetome Symphony offers:
- Integrated panoramic array coils for neurovascular, spine, body and cardiac imaging
- Breakthrough imaging techniques to enhance your diagnostic options for stroke evaluation, peripheral vascular imaging, breast cancer staging and other clinical applications
- Between 25% and 75% improvement in contrast-to-noise ratio without time penalty
- Dramatically reduced sensitivity to patient motion
- Reduced sensitivity to magnetic susceptibility artifacts
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Setting a New Standard in CT Diagnostic Imaging Technology
The Sensation-4 is a 4-channel, Multislice scanner (8 slices per second) and offers the ability to acquire volumetric data at high speed with superb spatial resolution. The Sensation-4 multi-slice technology dramatically improves the diagnostic efficacy of CT exams. This advanced imaging method involves the simultaneous acquisition of multiple data slices during a single rotation – increasing image resolution so smaller lesions can be detected. Sensation-4 represents the future of this technology by offering 8 slices - varying in widths from a half-millimeter to eight millimeters - during each rotation.
Sensation-4 offers diagnostic advantages that include:
- Better image quality
- Clearer anatomical visualization
- Improved soft tissue evaluation
- New applications with 3-D volume reconstruction
- More comprehensive diagnosis in less time
Besides improving clinical insight, Sensation-4 also provides a more comfortable patient experience. The high-speed scanning and accurate results ultimately offer your patients:
- Shorter exam times, which is ideal for injured or
ill patients
- Single breath-hold scanning
- Reduced x-ray exposure
- More rapid results to facilitate the treatment process
- A safe and cost-effective alternative to invasive and
diagnostic procedures
- Earlier detection of abnormalities that may not have
been seen by conventional CT
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E.cam Dual Head Variable Angle Nuclear Medicine Gamma Camera: The Standard in Clinical Excellence
The E.cam variable angle gamma camera allows for 180°, 90°, and 76° detector positions to optimize image quality for whole body, cardiac and general SPECT studies and high throughput for every acqusition type. The system's full range of motion, including caudal/cephalic tilt, offers full clinical utility for general purpose, neurology, cadiology and oncology studies. The E.cam offers superior image quality from true energy-independent HD3 detectors and an ultra-thin pallet.
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UltraSound & Diagnostic Imaging: Fast and Accurate
The Philips HDI 5000 with SONO-CT system utilizes state-of-the-art, high speed digital processing to detect and preserve the tissue information upon which to base the diagnostic image, and results in more precise image formation. By digitally processing more signal information than is possible with conventional techniques, the HDI 5000 with SONO-CT system delivers exceptional images, increasing diagnostic confidence.
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Viewing MRI and CT Images Through PACS
The Providence Holy Cross Imaging Center provides the ability to view all diagnostic images through the hospital's picture archiving and communication system (PACS). PACS offers secured access through the Internet and provides physicians with real-time viewing of CT and MRI images and patient reports - whether physicians are at the hospital, in the imaging center or even in their private practice office. PACS also provides an opportunity for physicians to consult on-line regarding an examination in progress, greatly enhancing communications for those delivering care.
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Hours of Service
The Providence Holy Cross Imaging Center service hours are:
The Providence Women's and Outpatient Diagnostic Center service hours are:
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