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Nuclear Medicine at the Diagnostic Imaging Center
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The new Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center at South County Hospital is southern Rhode Island's resource for the latest advancements in medical imaging. When you choose South County Hospital for a nuclear medicine test, you can be assured of the most sophisticated imaging technology available, a superior staff, and an environment designed for your privacy and comfort.
What is Nuclear Medicine?
Nuclear medicine is a radiologic subspecialty of diagnostic examinations that provides images of body anatomy and functioning. The images are developed based on the detection of energy emitted from a radioactive substance given to the patient. Each year, the Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center performs thousands of nuclear medicine examinations. Among the most common nuclear medicine tests are the whole body scan, bone scan, thyroid imaging and uptake, and renal and liver function scan.
Board Certified Radiologists, highly trained staff
At the Outpatient Diagnostic Center, your ultrasound exams are performed by certified technologists and interpreted by experienced Board Certified radiologists. Our PACS (Picture Archiving and Storage System) allows us to maintain your imaging studies electronically, creating a permanent and easily accessible electronic record-a great benefit should you require emergency care or treatment.
For more information
Once you have scheduled your nuclear medicine test, you may have questions about what to expect or how to prepare. We invite you to call us at 401-788-1444 for more information.
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