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Advanced Technology, Superior Image Quality
The new outpatient diagnostic center further enhances the ability of physicians and clinical staff at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center to offer state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a variety of illnesses.
Conveniently located just across the street from Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in the new Burbank Medical Plaza, the center provides patients and physicians with comfort and easy access to a variety of diagnostic services, including:
- 16-Channel Spiral CT Scans (Computed Tomography)
- 1.5T Open-Style MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Electrocardiograms
- Pre-Operative Testing and Screening
- Laboratory Patient Service Center (laboratory blood draw station)
In addition, the new Providence Saint Joseph Breast Health Center, which is the Valley’s only all-digital breast center, is also now located in the new Burbank Medical Plaza. The center carries on its tradition of being among the nation’s best for breast preservation and cancer survival.
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MRI: New Applications, Improved Productivity & Amazing Image Quality
The new Signa EXCITE 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system from General Electric is the industry's first end-to-end design of the MRI data pipeline. Every component in the imaging chain was optimized and integrated into a new platform that provides unprecedented scanning speed and resolution for MRI applications.
This MRI platform is evolving with new technologies to
further improve clinical productivity and image quality. Additionally, the short bore Signa EXCITE is an open style MRI, making procedures more comfortable for patients who are claustrophobic.
Only EXCITE offers:
- A visible improvement in image quality with new
8-channel 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 AquilionTM 16 is at the forefront of the revolution in CT imaging and offers the ability to acquirevolumetric data at high speed with superb spatial resolution. The Aquilion 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. Aquilion represents the future of this technology by offering 16 slices, varying in widths from a half-millimeter to eight millimeters, during each half-second rotation. Because no other system can match performance like this, Aquilion 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, Aquilion 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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High-Throughput Whole Body PET Scanner
Known as the powerhouse in positron emission tomography (PET), the Siemens ECAT ACCEL diagnostic imaging scanner raises productivity and image quality to a new standard. ECAT ACCEL reduces whole body PET scanning time by half, while maintaining superb image quality in both oncology and cardiology applications. The reduced scanning time increases clinical efficiency, cost-effectiveness, image quality, and patient throughput and comfort levels.
Key features of the ECAT ACCEL include:
- High count rate performance
- Isotropic image resolution for outstanding image quality
- Single pass whole body scanning with attenuation
correction
- Enhanced patient comfort with superior
system ergonomics
The ECAT ACCEL can also be used for the diagnosis, initial staging or restaging of:
- Lung Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Melanoma
- Lymphoma
- Esophageal
- Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Thyroid
Additionally, the ECAT ACCEL can be used for:
- Evaluation of treatment response for breast cancer
- Evaluation of a single pulmonary nodule
- Pre-surgical evaluation of refractory seizures
- Initial study of myocardial viability prior to revascularization
- Myocardial viability following inconclusive SPECT
(single projection emitted computed tomography)
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Viewing MRI, CT and PET Images Through PACS
The new Providence Saint Joseph Outpatient Diagnostic 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, MRI and PET images and patient reports — whether physicians are at the hospital, in the outpatient diagnostic 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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Seamlessly Fusing MRI, CT, PET AND SPECT Images Together
Fusion software can seamlessly blend images from MRI, CT, PET and SPECT scans together, making Providence the only hospital-based center in the Valley that can do this. The fusion process matches multi-dimensional medical images to create a “fused” composite dataset, which synergistically utilizes data from MRI, CT, PET and SPECT for viewing at the Imaging Analysis Workstation at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
The ability to fuse images can offer physicians a more accurate diagnosis leading to improved patient care. Fusing the images also offers improved ability to analyze multiple datasets over time and quantify the degree of change between the studies.
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Ultrasound & Diagnostic Imaging: Fast and Accurate
The Philips HDI 3000cv system utilizes state-of-the-art, high speed digital processing to detect and preserve the tissue signature when performing ultrasounds. This provides more complete 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 3000cv system delivers exceptional images, increasing diagnostic confidence.
The Philips EasyDiagnost is a conventional radiographic system designed to perform a wide range of applications. Created to assist in faster, more confident diagnoses, it delivers exceptional image quality at the lowest possible dose.
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Hours of Service
The Providence Saint Joseph Outpatient Diagnostic Center has extended its hours of service to meet the needs of your patients. Our service hours are:
- Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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