Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is experiencing the impact
of the global contrast shortage utilized in imaging tests and exams. The
contrast supply shortage will impact the timing of diagnostic imaging,
resulting in delays. We are working to mitigate this concern through additional
staffing and the extension of scheduling opportunities. Please be patient
as ordering physicians are collaborating with our radiology team to assure
the most desirable diagnostic test is being ordered to continue to provide
the personalized and exceptional care that you have come to expect from
HRRMC. Thank you for your understanding.
Medical imaging, also known as diagnostic imaging or radiology, diagnoses
illness and injury through various technologies such as MRIs and CT scans.
HRRMC offers an affordable, cash-based pricing option for CT scans and
MRIs, for patients without insurance, limited insurance or high-deductible plans.
Click hereto learn more.
To schedule an appointment: (719) 530-2396
Fax: (719) 530-2203
Below are the imaging tests offered at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
We offer advanced technology not often found at rural hospitals, including
Cardiac CT scans, 3D Digital Mammography and Breast MRI.
Computerized Tomography Scan (CT or CAT Scan)
A CT scanner combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles
to produce cross-sectional images of the bone, blood vessels and soft
tissues inside your body with precise clarity. It has many uses including
examining people who may have suffered internal injuries from an accident
or other trauma.
The hospital has an 80-slice CT scanner with cardiac capabilities (pictured).
A cardiac CT enables us to take detailed pictures of the heart and its
blood vessels. Tests include a heart scan to determine a patient's coronary
calcium score, which indicates the risk of coronary artery disease. Click
to download our
Heart Scan brochure.
PET/CT Scanning
PET/CT combines the fine anatomical detail of a CT with PET's ability to
detect changes in cell function. PET/CT scans are performed at our hospital
in Salida.
Click here to download our PET/CT Scan brochure.
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to screen for breast disease.
It plays a key role in early breast cancer detection. HRRMC offers both
2D and 3D digital mammography.
This test uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images
of the organs and tissues inside your body. HRRMC now offers Breast MRIs.
Ultrasound
This technology uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the
body. It helps visualize muscles, tendons and many internal organs. It
is also used to examine the fetus of a pregnant woman.
Echocardiogram
A type of ultrasound test that produces live images of your heart and allows
your physician to monitor how your heart and its valves are working.
Digital X-ray
An X-ray is a short, painless test that produces images of your bones and
other structures inside your body. For some types of X-rays, a contrast
medium such as iodine or barium is introduced into your body to enhance
the image detail.
Bone Density Scan (DEXA Scan)
A bone density scan uses X-rays to find out how many grams of calcium and
other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. It helps diagnose
if you have osteoporosis--a disease that causes bones to become more fragile
and break.
Nuclear Medicine
This technology uses small amounts of radioactive material to obtain images
of organs and study body functions. It is used to diagnose many types
of cancer, heart disease, and many other disorders.
To learn more about the different imaging (radiology) procedures, what
you may experience, and how to prepare for the exams, click
www.radiologyinfo.org.
