Imaging Services-Lee
FirstHealth Lee Campus is proud to offer the most advanced therapeutic and diagnostic imaging services, led by a team of highly skilled general and specialty radiologists, nurses, technologists and support staff.
In this section:
Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography)
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Breast tomosynthesis, also called three-dimensional (3D) mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), is an advanced form of breast imaging, or mammography, that uses a low-dose X-ray system and computer reconstructions to create three-dimensional images of the breasts. Breast tomosynthesis aids in the early detection and diagnosis of breast disease and is currently being introduced at FirstHealth Lee Campus. Data suggests that breast tomosynthesis finds 41% more invasive cancers than conventional mammograms alone.
Mammography hours of operation at FirstHealth Lee Campus are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bone Densitometry
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Bone densitometry, also called bone density scanning, is an enhanced form of X-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. The test painlessly measures bone mineral density while the patient lies comfortably still on a padded table. The unit scans two or more areas, usually the fracture-prone hip and lower spine.
Bone densitometry is most often used to diagnose osteoporosis, a condition that often affects women after menopause but may also be found in men. Osteoporosis involves a gradual loss of calcium, as well as structural changes, causing the bones to become thinner, more fragile and more likely to break. The entire process takes only minutes to complete, depending on the number of sites scanned.
Bone Densitometry hours of operation at FirstHealth Lee Campus are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CT (Computed Tomography)
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A CT (Computed tomography or sometimes called CAT scan) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. A CT scan combines special X-ray equipment with computers to produce several images (or pictures) of the inside of the body.
CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than regular X-rays. Because it takes so many pictures so quickly, the scanner can be used to study the beating heart and the flow of blood through major arteries.
CT hours of operation at FirstHealth Lee Campus are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MRI
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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Using a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer, MRI produces detailed, three-dimensional pictures of organs and tissues. These detailed images allow physicians to better evaluate various parts of the body and certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as X-ray, ultrasound or CT.
MRI hours of operation at FirstHealth Lee Campus are Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ultrasound
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Ultrasound imaging, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
Ultrasound is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. It has a wide range of uses including evaluating fetuses, assessing problems involving many of the body’s internal organs and measuring blood flow in the carotid arteries.
Ultrasound hours of operation at FirstHealth Lee Campus are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
