Posted on Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Get the latest news about Providence Imaging Center by downloading the PDF file; you will need to download Adobe Reader in order to access this file. You may also go to our News Page and click on our Summer/Fall 2009 Newsletter link in order to view a text version of the newsletter.
Stories you will find in this publication include:
- MRI Optimized
- New Services
- Accreditation and Getting It Right
- Patients and Imaging Costs
- Quick Reference to Providence Imaging Center
We are excited to produce this first newsletter about the latest imaging options and services available to patients and clinicians in Alaska. If you have any questions, please email Nathan.Switzer@providence.org
Posted on Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Providence Imaging Center (PIC) is pleased to announce that new diagnostic imaging services are available in Eagle River! In addition to digital x-ray and regular visits by PIC's mobile digital mammography coach, CT exams with IV contrast and ultrasound are now offered to those who live in the Birchwood-Chugiak-Eagle River area.
While ultrasound has been available for several weeks, the newest addition is CT or "Cat" scan with IV iodine contrast. PIC has secured physician oversight that allows us to use the IV contrast required for many computed tomography exams; the intravenous injection of iodine helps the radiologist evaluate blood vessels and organs such as the liver, kidneys and pancreas.
If you have an order for either of these exams, and you would like to take advantage of this convenient location, please call PIC at 212-3151 to schedule an appointment. Our expert and compassionate staff are happy to assist you, and answer any questions you may have regarding these new services. Please remember that a signed clincian order is needed by PIC staff in order to schedule the appropriate test; your health care provider can fax it to PIC at (907) 212-5828.
Our goal is to provide services that help people stay closer to home. Next time you need one of these imaging tests, please consider using PIC in Eagle River. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and closed from 12 - 1 p.m. for lunch. We hope to see you here!