Focused on Finding the Answers You Need
When you don't feel well, you want answers. We'll deliver them. Imaging tests — like a standard X-ray or advanced medical imaging scans like a PET scan — give your doctors insight into what’s causing your symptoms. And when your doctor orders imaging, you can have peace of mind you’re in great hands at one of our UChicago Medicine AdventHealth imaging centers.
We continually invest in the latest technology, including MRI, CT scans and more, to give your doctor the clearest images while ensuring your comfort at every step. Best of all, we’re making these tests convenient: with our locations throughout the western suburbs, you can easily find a medical imaging center near you.
We’re here to help you find the right medical imaging location that’s convenient for you.
Getting the Full Picture of Your Health
- What Is Medical Imaging?
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Medical imaging allows doctors to see inside your body without making a single incision. It is used to diagnose and treat many different conditions and is an important tool in cancer screenings, too.
Our radiology team is full of highly skilled experts and is led by board-certified radiologists who specialize in areas like breast, cardiac and neurology imaging. We can perform hundreds of types of tests and approach your care with the goal of helping you feel whole.
- Services We Provide
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Medical imaging tells us the story of your health, and every story is different. That’s why we offer a wide variety of medical imaging tests, based on your needs, to help us identify what’s really going on.
We provide testing like:
- Breast imaging
- Bone mineral density (DEXA) scans
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Echocardiograms
- Diagnostic X-rays
- Interventional radiology
- Lung cancer screening
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Nuclear medicine imaging
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scans
- Ultrasound (sonogram) imaging
- We’ll Help You Get Ready
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Imaging can be loud. It can even feel too close. By being upfront with you about what you can expect, we take away the element of surprise. We’ll work to make you feel more comfortable and can modify your exam, if needed.
You may need to fast, avoid certain medication, ingest a special contrast dye or remove anything metal like jewelry that might impact the imaging. We’ll be sure to let you know, so your experience can be as seamless as possible.
- Benefits of Advanced Medical Imaging
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With the latest advancements in technology, we can catch illness and injury faster and more precisely than ever before. Not only are innovative techniques leading to more accurate and thorough diagnoses, but these sophisticated tools are also designed with your comfort and safety in mind. We work to reduce your radiation exposure when we can and offer you tools that make medical imaging more comfortable for you.
Screening Mammograms Save Lives
The earlier we catch breast cancer, the better we can treat it. That’s why we make it easy to get routine screening mammograms for the peace of mind you deserve. If you’re due for a mammogram, click below to schedule online or call us at 800-595-5602.
Common Imaging Tests Physicians Order
Many different types of imaging tests exist, and these are some of the most common scans and tests physicians use to diagnose health conditions.
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Computed Tomography (CT) Scans
Quick and painless, a CT scan combines high-tech computer systems and X-rays to obtain specialized images of your brain, organs or bones to help doctors make a diagnosis.
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Echocardiograms
Echocardiograms use sound waves to produce live images of your heart. This kind of test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are working.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI scan uses a magnetic field, radio-frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed images of organs, soft tissue, bone and other internal structures without radiation.
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Mammography
Mammography is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Screening mammograms look for any signs of cancer in healthy adults, while diagnostic mammograms investigate concerning symptoms further.
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound
A musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound helps doctors evaluate abnormalities in muscles, tendons, peripheral nerves, ligaments and small joints — all with a better resolution than an MRI or CT scan alone.
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Open Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Open MRI machines use the same diagnostic technology as traditional MRI scans but with a magnetic top and bottom, allowing all four sides to be open instead of enclosed.
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
A PET scan uses a radioactive drug called a tracer to show both normal and abnormal metabolic activity. These scans can help identify and monitor cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
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Ultrasounds
Also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body, including organs and blood vessels.
Excellence in Medical Imaging
While caring for you is most rewarding, we’re also pleased to share that our hospitals have earned industry distinctions, including:
- Accreditation by the American College of Radiology
- National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission – Vascular Ultrasound
Additionally, many of our team members have received certifications from professional organizations, including:
- American Board of Medical Specialties
- American Board of Radiology
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists