Medical Imaging

Bone Density

A bone density test measures the strength of your bones and can help identify low bone mass, which may increase your risk of osteoporosis and fractures. The test most often measures bone density in the spine and hip, and sometimes in the forearm.

Computed Tomography (CT)

Computed Tomography (CT), often called a CAT scan, is an imaging exam that uses specialized X-ray technology and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. CT images help healthcare providers see bones, organs, blood vessels, and other soft tissues. These detailed images can help detect and diagnose conditions such as cancer, heart and blood vessel disease, infections, injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Echocardiography

An echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) uses sound waves to create images of your heart. These images allow your healthcare provider to see the heart’s chambers, valves, and surrounding structures. The test helps evaluate how well your heart is pumping, assess blood flow, check valve function, and identify potential heart conditions.

Pediatric Echocardiography

Pediatric echocardiograms are available for children of all ages. The echo is performed by a qualified and experienced Pediatric Cardiac sonographer. These studies are interpreted and reported by Certified Pediatric Cardiologists.

Stress Echocardiography

A stress echocardiogram, also called a stress echo, is a test that shows how well your heart works during physical activity. The test combines an ultrasound of your heart with exercise.
First, an ultrasound is performed to create images of your heart while you are at rest. These images help your healthcare provider evaluate the size of your heart and how well your heart valves are working.
You will then walk on a treadmill while your heart rate, blood pressure, and heart rhythm are closely monitored. After exercise, additional ultrasound images are taken to see how your heart responds to activity.

A stress echocardiogram can help determine:

• Whether your heart is receiving enough blood and oxygen during rest and exercise
• How well your heart muscle is functioning
• Your overall cardiovascular fitness
• How quickly your heart recovers after exercise
• How much activity your heart can tolerate before symptoms occur
• Whether there may be a higher risk of heart-related complications during surgery

3D Mammography

Low doses of x-rays are used to examine breast tissue to screen for and detect early breast cancer in women who have no symptoms and to diagnose breast disease when symptoms are present. Learn More

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

An MRI is a safe, noninvasive imaging test that uses a strong magnet and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. The exam helps healthcare providers see organs, tissues, muscles, joints, and other structures to diagnose and monitor many different medical conditions. MRI can often provide information that may not be visible with other imaging exams.  Stoughton Health has a 1.5 Tesla MRI Scanner capable of providing high-quality imaging of the head, neck, breast, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.  

Claustrophobic patients will appreciate the spacious exam room and scanner with bigger opening, which helps to ease that “closed-in” feeling often associated with a MRI. 

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine uses a small amount of radioactive material, called a tracer, to create images of the inside of your body. The tracer is given before the exam, usually by injection or by mouth. Special imaging equipment detects the tracer and helps your healthcare provider evaluate how your organs and tissues are working.

Pain Management

To help relieve pain and improve movement, Stoughton Health offers therapeutic injections for the spine and joints. These procedures may help reduce inflammation and discomfort caused by a variety of conditions.

Stereotactic Breast Core Biopsy

Stereotactic breast imaging helps accurately locate areas of concern within the breast for biopsy. Using specialized mammography technology, the procedure allows a small tissue sample to be obtained with a tiny incision and local anesthetic, often avoiding the need for surgery.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also known as sonography, uses sound waves to create images of structures inside the body. It helps healthcare providers evaluate organs, tissues, and blood flow and can aid in diagnosing the cause of pain, swelling, or other symptoms. Services available at Stoughton Health include breast, obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, vascular, thyroid, and testicular ultrasound examinations, as well as ultrasound-guided breast biopsy procedures.

Heart Disease Screening

CT Calcium Scoring is an advanced screening exam that evaluates calcium buildup in the coronary arteries. The amount of calcium detected is used to calculate a calcium score, which can help assess your risk for heart disease. A CT Calcium Score can help identify early signs of coronary artery disease before symptoms develop, allowing you and your healthcare provider to make informed decisions about your heart health.

 Who Benefits Most?
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recommend heart disease screening for men and women ages 40-75. If you have any of the following risk factors, you should consider having heart calcium scoring:

• high cholesterol levels
• family history of heart disease
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• cigarette smoking
• overweight or obese
• physically inactive

Schedule Your Screening
A doctor’s order is required. Please contact your physician’s office and request that a screening be ordered for you.

The cost of the screening is $75, and payment is due at your appointment. To schedule, please call Stoughton Health Medical Imaging at (608) 873-2299.