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Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

The diagnostic imaging department provides a variety of diagnostic exams for inpatients, emergency patients and outpatients including X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, CT Scans and Bone Densitometry.  The department completes almost 40,000 exams yearly.

To book an appointment for a CT or Ultrasound, please call: (705) 435-3377 ext. 5133, CT & Ultrasound Fax line: (705) 434-5111

To book an appointment for Mammography or Bone Mineral Densitometry, please call: (705) 435-3377 ext. 1298
Mammography & Bone Mineral Densitometry Fax line: 705-434-5126.

We accept eRefferals from primary care through OCEAN eReferral!
If you are a primary care provider and want to sign up for OCEAN eReferral, please complete the online quick form or contact eRefferal@ehealthce.ca
Learn More about OCEAN eRefferals

PocketHealth - Access Your Diagnostic Images Online

PocketHealth now offers Stevenson Memorial patients and their families access to their medical imaging records online. To enroll, patients can visit PocketHealth. Once patients enroll for access they can view their entire available medical imaging history from Stevenson Memorial Hospital, share imaging instantly with any physician, or even burn their CD/USB from home. 

There are two options for payment plans:
Unlimited - $4.08 monthly ($49 billed annually)
Get everything in FLEX and save up to 60%. Securely store and share personal health records, including vaccine receipts and lab results. 

FLEX - $10 monthly
Access, share, and store imaging records from unlimited providers for you and up to 4 family members. 

 

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Information for patients

Contrast Materials Information

Diagnostic Imaging services at SMH include:

Computed Tomography

Computed tomography, also known as a C.T. scan or a CAT scan, creates a series of images that reveal conditions not detectable with conventional X-rays. A beam of radiation is set on the studied patient and moves around the body, creating multiple cross-sectional images. The patients must lie still to ensure the accuracy of the study.  C.T. scans are performed by Medical Radiation Technologists who have specific training in C.T. scanning.

Patient Information Sheet: CT

General X-Ray

X-ray procedures are performed at SMH in support of patient care, diagnoses, and treatment plans. X-Ray services take place from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. We cannot guarantee walk-in services at this time. For urgent outpatient needs after hours, please call Registration first to ensure walk-in services are available: (705) 435-3377 ext. 0. No appointment is necessary for general X-ray services.

Ultrasonography

Ultrasound examinations include general, breast, obstetrical, ultrasound-guided breast biopsies, and venous doppler. Two ultrasound machines were provided through community generosity.

Ontario Breast Screening Program

The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is a part of Cancer Care Ontario. It provides Mammography services for women who are 50 years of age or older for breast screening.

health care worker operating equipment used to perform a mammogram.
 

Women Eligible for Screening in the OBSP

  • Ontario resident
  • 50 years of age and over (will change to 40 years of age in October 2024)
  • No acute breast symptoms
  • No personal history of breast cancer

Women over 50 years may self-refer to the OBSP and book an appointment by calling: (705) 435-3377 ext. 1298.

Diagnostic Mammography

A Mammogram is a radiograph (X-ray) of the breast and is free of charge for women in Ontario. Diagnostic Mammography is done on a patient who does not meet the criteria listed above for OBSP.

To book an appointment for a Mammogram, a referral from your physician is required. An appointment can be made by calling the Imaging booking desk at extension 1298.

Patient Information Sheet: Mammography

Did you know: Stevenson conducts approximately 2,500 examinations yearly. This includes 1,800 exams that were conducted through the very successful, accredited Ontario Breast Screening Program, which began in 1999.

Bone Densitometry

A Bone Mineral Densitometry is a diagnostic process that uses a low-dose X-ray instrument to measure the bone mineral content. This identifies those patients who have osteoporosis. Treatment may be needed to prevent fractures.

Patient Information Sheet: Bone Densitometry

To book an appointment for a Bone Densitometry examination, a referral is required from your physician. Please book an appointment by calling extension 1298.
Question? Contact Us
705-435-3377