Diagnostic Imaging 

Our modern and spacious department offers a full range of general radiography examinations and various ultrasound services, including abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical (OB), thyroid, breast (small parts), carotid artery blood flow, and venous studies. We have recently expanded our services to include Nuchal Translucency (NT) studies, an important OB ultrasound procedure that, combined with blood tests, helps assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and other conditions.

All imaging exams are obtained and stored digitally. We are now a fully filmless environment, with images stored on a central server locally and a main server in Timmins. This digital system allows images to be instantly available to ordering physicians throughout the hospital and transmitted to Timmins for interpretation within minutes—vastly improving patient care. The transition to digital imaging was made possible with funding from FedNor, the Diagnostic Medical Equipment Fund, and Canada Health Infoway.

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Recent Updates to Equipment and Software

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We’ve made significant technology upgrades to enhance efficiency and care:

• Digital Imaging Capability (Agfa Medical)

  • A state-of-the-art digital detector captures high-resolution images immediately after exposure.

• Enterprise Imaging (Agfa Medical)

  • Replacing the previous IMPAX system, Enterprise Imaging (EI) is a Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS) that stores diagnostic images and reports securely and efficiently.

• Meditech Expanse

  • This new web-based software platform is now used across all hospital departments. In DI, it is utilized to book, register, schedule, and manage imaging orders. Physicians can view completed studies and reports directly through the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) within Meditech Expanse.

• PocketHealth

PocketHealth offers patients a convenient and secure way to manage their medical imaging records. Benefits include:

• Instantly access your medical imaging records anytime, on any device

• Easily understand complex terminology in your reports using PocketHealth’s Report Reader

• Share your imaging in full diagnostic quality with your physician or specialist

• Permanently and securely store these records for future access

• Upload older imaging from CDs or USBs to keep all your records in one place

How to get PocketHealth:
Visit www.pockethealth.com and complete the online request form.

There is a fee at the time of enrolment, which includes permanent access to all previous imaging as well as any new exams.

PocketHealth offers two membership options:

• Flex Plan – $10/month (cancel anytime)

• Unlimited Plan – $49/year

Both plans include:

• Unlimited imaging record requests from over 600 PocketHealth-connected hospitals and clinics

• Management of up to four additional profiles for family members

• Lifetime permanent storage of all imaging records

• Continued access and sharing of imaging records from any device, even after cancellation

 

With the Unlimited Plan, you can also securely store and share any past imaging from CDs or other storage devices.