HealthEast Radiology Care

Using today's sophisticated equipment, Radiology Care performs safe, non-surgical testing to help diagnose your condition.

Our experienced technologists focus on your needs. They will help you through your procedure, answer questions and make you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your visit.

Radiology tests and services

Radiology Care provides a range of services, including:

Bone densitometry

Bone densitometry testing measures bone mass. It is an effective diagnostic tool for determining osteoporosis, a disease that results in the thinning of bones.

CT scans

Computerized tomography (CT) is a specialized x-ray test that views the body in 3D sections.

Diagnostic x-ray

X-rays use a small amount of radiation to view many parts of the body to help make a more accurate diagnosis.

Interventional procedures

Interventional procedures are non-surgical tests that can be diagnostic (for diagnosis) as well as therapeutic. A common interventional procedure is the angiogram or arteriogram.

Mammogram

A mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breast. It's a screening method for the early detection of breast cancer and is used to diagnose cysts or other abnormalities. The Breast Care Center at St. John's Hospital offers digital mammography.

Other mammography services include ultrasounds (see below), stereotactic (core) breast biopsies and needlewire localizations. A stereotactic breast biopsy uses a computer, an x-ray machine and a special biopsy needle to obtain a small sample of breast tissue for analysis by a pathologist.

A needlewire localization is used prior to a biopsy to pinpoint the area of concern in the breast. The radiologist inserts a needle into the breast to mark the area. A small guidewire is inserted through the needle. The needle is removed and the wire is left in place. X-rays are then taken, with the wire marking the exact location of the biopsy.

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio frequency waves to make detailed, three-dimensional images of most parts of the body. MRI images help doctors detect problems not always visible by other diagnostic tests.

Nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine uses a mild, radioactive tracer to diagnose and treat abnormalities of the bone, liver, thyroid, lung, heart or other soft tissue.

A small amount of radioactive material (a "tracer") is injected into a vein, inhaled or swallowed. A special camera captures the signals emitted from the radioactive tracer and records the signals as images.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also known as sonography, can be used to view any solid organ and many blood vessels in the body without radiation. Ultrasound is also used to determine the stage of pregnancy, check the baby's position in the uterus and assess the unborn baby's general health.

Radiology Care locations

Radiology services are available at:

• St. Joseph's Hospital
• St. John's Hospital
• Midway Outpatient Center
• Woodwinds Health Campus
• HealthEast Medical Imaging

See a map of HealthEast facilities.

To make an appointment call 651-232-5500.

HealthEast Medical Imaging

HealthEast Medical Imaging (formerly Minnesota Medical Imaging) is an outpatient imaging center that combines advanced technology with convenience and outstanding patient services. Visit www.healtheastmedicalimaging.com or call
651-426-7226 to learn more.

HealthEast Medical Imaging is located at:

3640 Talmage Circle, Suite 100
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110