Our accomplished team of radiologists of Imaging at Valley View in Glenwood
Springs, Colorado is pleased to offer various screenings and wellness
exams for men and women. A screening or wellness test utilizes various
imaging scans, like CTs and/or MRIs, to attain helpful data to determine
the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases. The overall
goal is to gain a better understanding of your current health and whether
treatment is necessary. We also invite you to view our CT and MRI page
to learn more.
Types of Screenings
Imaging at Valley View in Glenwood Springs, Colorado offers the following:
Bone Density Scan (DEXA)
Cardiac screenings
Low dose lung screening
Dense Breast US using Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
Why Is It Used?
A wellness screening is often performed to evaluate the current state of
your health and/or severity of your condition. For example, with a bone
density scan (DEXA), we are able to capture images of your bones to determine
how strong they are, the results of a fracture or injury, and the amount
of bone loss that has occurred over time. This helps us to create a detailed
report for your primary care provider so you can move forward with treatment
or therapy.
Procedure Details?
The screening will vary for each patient, depending on the scan that is
ordered by your doctor and your unique condition. In some cases, your
primary care provider may also order lab and genetic testing to better
understand your case. At our facility, we offer CTs and MRIs to attain
images, which are noninvasive tests that are quick and offer immediate
results. Our registered technologists will guide you through your screening
process and ensure that you are as comfortable as possible.
Benefits and Risks?
There are minimal risks with a CT and MRI scan. Although you will be exposed
to a small amount of radiation during a CT, an MRI does not use ionizing
radiation. If a health screening is ordered by your doctor, then it’s
because they think the benefits of gaining a clearer diagnosis with an
imaging exam is worth significantly more than the low adverse reactions
of being exposed to slight amounts of radiation.
Personalized Service
Our team at Imaging at Valley View works diligently to provide personalized
and compassionate service to every patient. If you need to schedule a
health screening, call our office in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We pride
ourselves on giving our patients the attention and trusted care they deserve.
