GHH - Radiology Services

Radiology Services

Good Hope Hospital's Diagnostic Services Department uses the latest technology with advanced imaging capabilities featuring CT scanning, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic radiology.

Good Hope Hospital contracts with Wake Radiology for its diagnostic services. Wake Radiology is the largest radiology group in the triangle area offering leading-edge expertise in a wide array of diagnostic imaging subspecialties with a sharp focus on first class service to patients and physicians.

All radiologists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Wake Radiology physicians are highly skilled professionals who have studied at prestigious medical institutions, and have met the rigorous standards of major residency programs. Most followed up their studies with advanced fellowship training in subspecialties:

Orthopedics
Advanced Body Imaging
Neuroradiology
Pulmonary/Chest

Ear Nose Throat (ENT)
Magnetic Resonance (MR)
Vascular/Interventional
Pediatric Radiology

Services:

Diagnostic Radiography
This term is used to describe a variety of radiographic or "X-ray" examinations. Most people are familiar with routine chest x-rays and also know that x-rays are the best way to diagnose broken bones. This also includes what is known as fluoroscopy or "fluoro." These common procedures include: GI Series (stomach) and Barium Enemas (colon).

CT Scanning
This term stands for Computerized Axial Tomography or "CAT" scanning. CT Scanning utilizes a narrow beam of x-rays that pass through the body, then striking a detector which sends a signal to a special computer. The computer then creates cross-sectional images of the body part of interest. CT Scans are primarily used for imaging the brain, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Good Hope Hospital's new spiral CT Scanner represents the latest technology.

Ultrasonography
Also known as Ultrasound scanning or Sonography, this science combines the creativity of a highly-trained diagnostic medical sonographer and advanced technological ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body. High frequency sound waves (much like sonar) demonstrate body parts and assist the radiologist/physician in the diagnosis of medical abnormalities. Since ultrasound does NOT use any type of ionizing radiation (i.e. x-rays), it is useful in diagnosing early pregnancies and checking fetal growth.

Nuclear Medicine
These procedures are usually performed following the intravenous administration of a radioactive tracer (known as radiopharmaceuticals). After a few hours, the patient is scanned with a gamma camera which analyzes the distribution and concentration of the radioactive material. These studies are helpful in evaluating who are at risk for heart disease, skeletal, thyroid, lung, liver and renal abnormalities.

MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, commonly referred to as "MRI" scanning, is among the newest imaging technologies in the area of medical imaging. It uses strong radio waves with extremely powerful magnets that are connected to special computers to create cross-sectional images of various body parts.

For more information, contact:

Patrece Mitchell, Diagnostic Imaging Manager
410 Denim Drive, Erwin, NC 28339
910-897-6151 Extension 170