Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic Imaging refers to several different technologies that use highly specialized equipment to quickly and accurately image the human body in order to diagnose, monitor or treat medical conditions.  Each type of technology gives different information about the area of the body being studied or treated.  These tests are performed by skilled technologists with specialized training.

The Diagnostic Imaging Department at the NBRHC consists of, X-ray, Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Mineral Density, Echocardiography, Mammography, Ontario Breast Screening and MRI with support services such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems delivering images instantly to our physicians.

MRI:

All MRI appointments are to be booked by fax from the Physician’s Office. The hours of operation are:

Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

X-Ray:

Out-Patients:  Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

24 hour care is provided to the Emergency Department and Inpatient Units.

Mammography:

All appointments to be booked: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Computed Tomography:

All CT procedures are requested by a physician; booking staff will notify individuals of their appointment time.

Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ultrasound:

All appointments to be booked

Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Echocardiography:

All appointments to be booked: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Bone Mineral Density

All appointments to be booked: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nuclear Medicine

All NM procedures are requested by a physician; booking staff will notify individuals of their appointment time.

Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ontario Breast Screening Program

All Appointments to be booked: Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Last Monday of the month evening appointments available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Learn more about this program.