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Often referred to as a CT or CAT scan, Computed Axial Tomography is an effective tool that can see into areas of the body that cannot be seen on regular x-ray examinations. Normal x-ray films are two dimensional; however, a CT scanner uses multi-row x-ray detectors to sense how radiation is absorbed by different tissues. The detector system sends the information to a computer which transforms the data into computer images of the body part scanned. This data can be manipulated and re-assembled to show st...
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We are excited to announce our new partnership with PocketHealth ! PocketHealth is a secure online medical image sharing platform designed to make it easier for our team to exchange patient imaging records. With PocketHealth’s Patient Sharing functionality, our patients can now access, store, and share their medical imaging records anytime, on any device in just a few clicks. With PocketHealth, our team is transitioning away from CDs for image sharing and will now encourage our patients to access and sh...
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Gina Campagna, MD Dr. Gina Campagna is a board certified diagnostic radiologist with over 20 years experience specializing in Mammography and Thoracic Radiology. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Bucknell University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, and went on to complete medical school at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Campagna did her Diagnostic Radiology residency at New York University, serving as Chief Resident, and then completed two fellowships at NYU in the subspecialt...
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What do I need to bring for my appointment? Are children allowed at my appointment? How do I prepare for my exam/procedure? How do I schedule an appointment? Where do I go to register for my appointment? How do I obtain copies of my reports and/or images? What do I need to bring for my appointment? When arriving for your procedure or exam, please remember to bring you photo ID, your current insurance card, and the required payment (unless your insurance deductible has been met). Are children allo...
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What’s Great About Your New Behavioral Health Center? Multiple outdoor spaces and natural light to connect people in the facility with the environment, including a natural playa on the site. Facility and landscape design features that respect and enhance the natural environment, including drought-tolerant plants and extensive rainwater capture capability. Capacity for 200 inpatients, with adequate separation to safely support a variety of diagnoses and a full range of ages, from children to senior adult...
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a technique used to form pictures of anatomy and the physiological process of the body. MRI scanners use magnetic fields to produce images. MRI does not involve the use of X-rays or ionizing radiation. Compared with CT scans, MRI scans typically take longer, ranging from 30 minutes to over an hour. They are also louder and many machines are more enclosed. They are also unacceptable scans for patients with certain medical implants or other non-removable metal inside th...
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What is PET/CT? PET/CT is an imaging tool that combines a PET scan with a CT scan. PET uses a small amount of radioactive tracer to see if there is disease or an abnormality within the body. The CT scan uses x-rays to see anatomical structures within the body. PET/CT is mainly used for diagnosis, staging or restaging malignant disease and metastases and evaluation of treatment response. It may also be used to differentiate between dementias and Alzheimer’s Disease. When the two scan are combined, they p...
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of radiology encompassing procedures performed using imaging guidance such as fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound and MRI to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. Because diagnostic imaging and interventional techniques can eliminate the need for more invasive and costly exploratory surgery, these special procedures help reduce patient recovery time, with results that are equal or superior to those experienced through more invasive procedures. Intervent...
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