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Why choose progress West Hospital for radiology?

At Progress West Hospital, board-certified radiologists from the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine interpret your results and discuss them with your physician, to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

Where can I get an MRI at Barnes-Jewish Hospital?

BJC Imaging Locations. Alton -- Twin Rivers MRI Center at Alton Memorial Five Memorial Drive Alton, Illinois 62002 618.433.6689 Barnes-Jewish Hospital, North Campus Imaging at the Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Place Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 314.362.7111 or 877.992.7111 (Imaging calls answered Monday–Friday,...

How do I view patient reports and images?

Patient reports and images are available ONLY to registered physicians and their staff. A username and password are required. The alternative ways to view patient results electronically are shown below. If you have technical questions and need assistance, please contact our 24/7 Call Center at 732-955-8877.

Why choose BJC HealthCare?

When you choose BJC HealthCare, you are receiving some of the best health care in the nation. You are also ensuring that exemplary care reaches your family, friends and neighbors for years to come.

How long does an MRI take?

The entire examination is usually completed within 45 minutes, or 25 minutes with an open-bore MRI. If You Have Claustrophobia.

What are the restrictions on MRI?

Restrictions#N#The MRI machine uses a powerful magnetic field, so the test is not appropriate for those who have had brain, ear or eye surgeries; women who are pregnant; or people who have: 1 Pacemakers 2 Cochlear implants 3 Metal pins, surgical staples, screws or plates 4 Foreign metal object in the eye 5 Neurostimulator 6 Aneurysm clips or stents 7 Implanted drug infusion device 8 Intrauterine devices (IUDs) 9 Shrapnel or bullet wounds

How long does it take to get a full MRI after claustrophobia?

A radiologist, who specializes in specific areas of the body, will read your images. Your physician will receive a full report within 24 to 48 hours, and will contact you with your results.

Why are MRIs wide?

Some machines are wide enough to allow patients with bad backs to bend their knees.

What to wear for MRI?

The MRI procedure requires that you lie down on a table, so wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. Zipper-free athletic clothes (sweat pants, T-shirt or sweat shirt) can be good options. Before the Procedure. You will complete a questionnaire asking safety questions.

Is MRI a painless procedure?

It is noninvasive and uses no radiation. The procedure is painless and has no side effects.

What is Progress West Hospital?

At Progress West Hospital, we can typically get you in the same day for general X-rays. Having an X-ray, also referred to as radiography, is a quick way to see the condition of your body, especially your bones. We use X-rays to diagnose fractures, tumors and degenerative conditions and blockages.

Where can I get x-rays in Missouri?

Diagnostic imaging for adults and children including x-rays and radiography available at the Medical Imaging Center at Progress West Hospital in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Can an X-ray cause discomfort?

Aside from the need to move an injured area, your X-ray should cause no discomfort. The radiologist will review your images and communicate directly with your referring doctor, who will discuss the results with you.

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Missouri Hospital Association: Missouri Health Matters

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