What kind of imaging does Capital Medical Center offer?
At Capital Medical Center, for example, medical imaging encompasses X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine. These images are used by physicians to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses or injuries. Bone densitometry is a simple and quick scan used to determine a patient’s bone density.
What is the Capital Region patient portal?
The Capital Region Patient Portal is a convenient and secure health-management tool you can use anywhere you have access to the Internet. CRMC is excited to offer you my.CRMC.org: a secure, convenient and personal way to manage your health and communicate directly with your Capital Region Physician (s) online!
How do I contact Capital Region medical records department?
Please call Capital Region Medical Records Department at 573.632.5648 for the following: Medical Records staff are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. *Patients of MU Health Care and CRMC who are already enrolled in the MU Health Care portal can simply login to their MU Health Care account.
What kind of CT scanner does Capital Medical Center use?
Capital Medical Center operates two high-speed CT scanners. The newest, a GE 64-Slice CT Scanner, located at our Outpatient Imaging Center, provides fast image acquisition and delivers improved image quality with a strong emphasis on radiation dose reduction.
What is prostate 3T MRI?
Let's be brief. Prostate 3T MRI offers men a noninvasive imaging technique that better detects the suspicion and extent of prostate cancer. Better detection assists surgeons in planning for minimally invasive surgery or taking a more deliberate wait-and-see approach.
What is the most common form of medical imaging?
Arthrography An arthrogram is a two-step procedure using imaging equipment to evaluate a joint such as the shoulder or knee. X-Ray. X-Ray X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. MRI. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is performed to evaluate the head, spine, joints and other anatomical areas.
What is neuroimaging in DIS?
Neuroimaging produces images of the brain without requiring surgery, incision of the skin or any direct contact with the inside of the body. DIS offers three specialized neuroimaging studies: DaTscan, NeuroQuant Volumetric MRI and CereScan.
What is nuclear medicine?
Nuclear Medicine. Nuclear medicine determines the cause of the medical problem based on the function of the organ, tissue or bone. Fluoroscopy. Computed Tomography combines x-rays with computer technology to create images of different bone and organ sections.
Featured Services
Bone Density, Cancer, Emergency Services, Imaging, Joint Replacement, Mammography, Nutrition, Primary Care, Radiology, Surgical Services, Women's Health, Wound Care
Nationally-Accredited Bariatrics Program
Our surgical program has achieved national recognition as a Low Acuity Center and a Center of Excellence under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®).
Bone Densitometry
Bone densitometry is a simple and quick scan used to determine a patient’s bone density. Our professionally trained and certified staff utilizes a state-of-the-art “Lunar DPX Alpha” densitometer for high-resolution imaging and fast, precise measurements. Specifically, it measures bone minerals (calcium) and bone density to determine if the patient has osteoporosis – a condition i…
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Ct Scan
Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning is an imaging technique that uses x-rays and highly complex computer processing of data to make images of your body. Capital Medical Center operates two high-speed CT scanners. The newest, a GE 64-Slice CT Scanner, located at our Outpatient Imaging Center, provides fast image acquisition and delivers improved image quality …
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a way to look inside the body without using x-rays. Capital Medical Center operates two MRI units. MRI uses a large magnet, radio waves, and an advanced computer to make images. Our Outpatient Imaging Center has been equipped with the GE Optima 450 wide-bore MRI machine, which provides patients with a less confin...
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Mammography
Capital Mammography provides mammograms by appointments and walk-ins. Mammograms are low-energy X-rays of the breast that are used to screen apparently normal breasts for cancer. Early detection of breast cancer is known to save lives. Yearly mammograms are recommended for women 40 and over, though screening schedules should be determined by your physician. O…
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Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine uses radioactive isotopes in diagnosis and treatment of disease. With safety as the top priority, radioactive isotopes are combined with other chemicals or medicines. The amount of radiation in a typical procedure is comparable with that received during a diagnostic X-ray. Testing is painless and cost-effective.
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Ultrasound
Ultrasound is the diagnostic use of “ultrasonic” sound waves to create images of organs and tissues in the body. Ultrasound produces real-time images of your organs, such as the heart, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, breasts, reproductive organs, vascular system, joints, etc. and detects motion such as blood flowing. Ultrasound is also, as most people are really excited about, a goo…
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Interventional Radiology
Is a specialty inside of Radiology where physicians use minimally invasive image guidance procedures to diagnose and treat disease in almost every area of the body. Interventional Radiologists use X-ray, CT and Ultrasound to guide them in these treatments. Here at Capital Medical Center, we offer numerous procedures, including treatments that are used to care for ca…
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