Services
Imaging
Clear insights for better care
At Adventist Health and Rideout, our imaging services department provides accurate, high-quality imaging to support your health, and well-being. From general radiology to more specialized technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services. Our skilled radiologic technologists and board-certified radiologists deliver precise results while ensuring your comfort in a caring, supportive environment. We are here to give you the confidence and clarity you need on your healthcare journey.
Accurate imaging from head to toe
Our full suite of imaging technologies spans the entire body for diagnosing a complete range of conditions. Our technologies cover:
Our advanced technologies and systems
It’s amazing what the latest advances in imaging allow us to detect and do. From spotting the most minute tumors and using the most minimally invasive cameras to eliminating the harmful side effects of the past and expediting results, today’s imaging technology is allowing patients to get diagnosed sooner, faster, and better than ever before. And we’ve invested in it all.
General radiology
In general radiology, our x-rays are used to create images of the body's internal structures. General radiology is commonly used to detect problems with bones, lungs, and other internal structures. These diagnostic x-rays use small amounts of radiation that pass through the specific area(s) of interest. Radiation in these quantities is considered very safe.
Mammography
Mammography is performed by our licensed and registered technologists. We are a fully accredited facility. Diagnostic imaging provides a full range of services for sophisticated assessment of breast disease, including:
- Breast ultrasound
- Full field digital mammography
- Stereotactic breast biopsy
In addition, our Center for Women’s Imaging in partnership with Sutter Buttes Imaging offers 3D tomosynthesis, mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and bone densitometry for osteoporosis and a designated patient navigator.
Osteoporosis testing
Bone densitometry is an accurate, painless, and quick way to measure bone density. It helps radiologists recommend the most proper course of prevention or treatment for osteoporosis. Our Center for Women’s Imaging in partnership with Sutter Buttes Imaging offers this valuable technology.
Nuclear medicine
Adventist Health and Rideout has a long tradition of excellence in nuclear medicine imaging, which is used to detect how organs and tissues are functioning with the goal of detecting any diseases.
In keeping with our commitment to offering the most innovative technology, we now offer Siemens Nuclear Medicine flagship gamma camera systems, which provide a whole new level of applications, precision, flexibility, and patient comfort.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI is one of the safest, most comfortable ways to obtain clear, detailed pictures of the inside of the human body without the use of x-rays, surgery, or biopsy. MRI scans are painless for the patient and offer accurate images that physicians can use as part of their diagnostics. Adventist Health and Rideout is proud to offer the most advanced MRI systems to the benefit of our physicians and their patients.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is the use of high frequency sound waves to create images from within the body. By using these sound waves, images can be obtained from a variety of internal organs and structures. Ultrasound is utilized in studies of the major organs, the heart, blood vessels, and in obstetrics where the unborn fetus can be observed.
Our licensed team of ultrasound sonographers have years of experience with ultrasound imaging and work in conjunction with our board-certified radiologists to provide the best possible care for everyone from cancer patients to expecting mothers.
Technology Spotlight
Computerized tomography (CT scan)
With our commitment to provide the best patient care possible, we utilize two industry-leading cat scan systems. Combing state-of-the-art technology with countless integrated safety measures, these systems deliver the highest quality images while lowering radiation dose.