Services

Bone Density Scanning – (also called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, DXA or DEXA) an enhanced X-ray technology used to measure bone loss and diagnose osteoporosis. DEXA also tracks the effects of treatment for conditions that cause bone loss.

Computed Tomography (CT scan) – a noninvasive, painless test that uses special X-ray equipment to produce images of the inside of the body. A computer joins these images to create a cross-sectional view that can more easily diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. Carle Clinic’s leading-edge technology includes a GE LightSpeed VCT 64 Slice Scanner, which provides highly detailed images of the human body quickly and accurately.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – (also called an MR scan) is a noninvasive, usually painless test that uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures. Unlike conventional X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, MRI does not depend on radiation. Our advanced equipment includes a Phillips Intera Achieva 3T MRI, which has the highest resolution available to provide fast scans and superb image quality. Carle Clinic is the only healthcare system in the Champaign-Urbana area to have a Phillips Panorama 1.0T Open MRI for patients who require open field MR scans.

Mammography – uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. Mammograms can help detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms, as well as diagnose breast disease in women with lumps, pain or nipple discharge.

Nuclear Medicine – provides diagnostic images of the body detected by a radioactive substance given to the patient intravenously or by mouth. Amount of radiation given to the patient is similar to that resulting from a standard X-ray. Detecting tumors, infections and other disorders, this procedure often produces the most useful information to make a diagnosis.

Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) – PACS is the latest technology that enables healthcare providers to view and store images online instead of on film. With this new system, our physicians are able to view electronic images immediately after the exam. Eliminating the print process for film X-rays allows us to diagnose conditions much faster, and allows us to send images electronically between departments and to referring clinics