The Diagnostic Imaging Department is located on the 1st floor of the Hospital. For general inquires, the department can be reached at 705-324-6111 ext. 4322 or by fax at 705-328-6188.

The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Ross Memorial Hospital is a state-of-the-art digital radiology department. We are committed to striving for excellence in our diagnostic procedures. The DI Department currently performs approximately 65,000 exams each year.

Services offered by the Diagnostic Imaging Department include:

General Radiography (X-ray)
Computed Tomography (CT)
Ultrasound & Echocardiography
Mammography & Breast Assessment Clinic
Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

The Film Library in the Diagnostic Imaging Department is required to maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patients. It is Department policy that a physician must order the release of all diagnostic images.

A Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) was fully implemented in November 2005 and the Department is now 95% digital. Images are stored on a database and may be copied to a CD and viewed on a computer.

A physician referral is required for all Diagnostic Imaging examinations (except for qualifying patients with OBSP). Patients must bring both a Health Card and a Red Ross Memorial Hospital Card. If your Red Hospital Card is not current, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and go to the Admitting Department first.

The Diagnostic Imaging Team consists of highly trained individuals who provide exceptional care to all patients. The core Team members are:

• Radiologists – physicians specialized in image interpretation
• Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography) – licensed by the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, trained to perform examinations in General Radiography, CT and/or Mammography
• Sonographers – certified by the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals, trained to perform Ultrasound and/or Echocardiography examinations
• Nurse Examiner for OBSP
• Large number of support staff including clerical staff and dicta-typists

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