Medical Imaging

Digital Mammography

Compassionate and skilled, our medical imaging team ensures that our patients feel comfortable and are treated with the utmost respect and care. We offer the full range of breast imaging services, from mammograms to biopsies, to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases. Mammography uses low-dose X-ray to examine the breasts and can be used for screening or diagnostic purposes. We offer state-of-the-art 2D and 3D technology using Hologic’s 3Dimensions mammography system, designed to provide high-quality images and a more comfortable experience for patients. For more information about mammography, regular screening and our latest imaging technology, visit our mammography page.

ACR Gold Seal of Accreditation for Mammography

Coquille Valley Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. This is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-reviewed evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.

Bone Density Test – DEXA

A bone density test indicates if you have normal bone density, low bone density (osteopenia) or osteoporosis and is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis. The lower your bone density, the greater your risk of breaking a bone. A bone density test, also called a DEXA scan, can help your healthcare provider develop a plan of care. Bone density tests are non-invasive and painless and usually take less than 15 minutes.

CT

Also called computerized tomography, CT combines a series of X-ray views to produce cross-sectional images of the organs, bones and soft tissues inside your body. Once the information is collected, it can be reconstructed to view different angles. The resulting images can be compared to a loaf of sliced bread. Your doctor will be able to look at each of these “slices” individually or perform additional visualization to make 3D images. CT images provide much more information than standard X-rays and is especially helpful in emergency situations, such as a patient who may be suffering from internal injuries due to a car accident or other trauma. A CT scan can also visualize the brain and, with the help of injected contrast material, can check for blockages, blood vessel issues or other problems in the body.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases, MRI provides different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an X-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRI also may show problems that cannot be seen with other imaging methods. For an MRI test, the area of the body being studied is placed inside a special machine that contains a strong magnet. In some cases, contrast material (gadolinium) may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly.

Ultrasound

Medical ultrasound, also known as diagnostic sonography or ultrasonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique based on the application of ultrasound. It is used to create an image of internal body structures, such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels and internal organs. It is often used to find the source of a disease or to dismiss a suspected issue.

X-ray

X-ray is a common imaging test that’s been used for decades. It can help your medical provider view the inside of your body to help diagnose, monitor and treat medical conditions. Different types of X-rays are used for different purposes. X-rays are commonly ordered to examine an area where a patient is experiencing pain or discomfort, a bone fracture, conditions affecting the lungs and heart and more.

What Is The Patient Portal?

The patient portal is your online gateway to accessing medical information and communicating electronically. This is also a way to securely send and receive messages with providers and staff. View summaries of your visits, lab and imaging results, medications and more, and request and view upcoming appointments, all while keeping your information safe. You will need a code to access the online patient portal for the first time, which you can request at your first appointment.