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Why Would I Need a Chest CT or MRI Scan

A Dozen Reasons for a Chest CT Scan or MRI A disease or injury that affects your lungs, heart or chest cavity puts your good health in harm’s way. To help uncover the...

February 3, 2026 – 4 min read

What to Expect with an Abdominal CT Scan

Abdominal CT Scan: A Powerful Diagnostic Tool When something goes wrong inside your abdomen, a quick diagnosis is essential. A physical examination and blood tests can provide answers to some issues, but not...

February 3, 2026 – 5 min read

What to Expect with a Brain MRI

Brain MRI: Understanding Your Results and Next Steps Stroke, infection and many other conditions can cause a wide range of symptoms. You may begin acting or thinking differently, or develop problems with speaking,...

February 3, 2026 – 4 min read

What is the Difference Between CT and MRI

CT Scan vs. MRI: What Are the Differences? When symptoms persist and a physical exam and blood tests aren’t enough for a diagnosis, your provider may recommend an imaging scan. Two common choices...

February 3, 2026 – 3 min read

How Much Radiation is in a CT Scan

How Much Radiation Is in a CT Scan and Should You Worry? Computed Tomography (CT) scans use radiation to produce a clear image of the inside of your body. As a result, you...

February 3, 2026 – 4 min read

How Long Does an MRI Take

How Long Does an MRI Take and What Goes on During the Exam? A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan helps your care team detect, diagnose, and monitor disease progression. It’s particularly useful when...

February 3, 2026 – 5 min read

Cardiac CTA vs. Calcium Scoring Tests

Cardiac CTA vs. Calcium Scoring Tests: Which Does Your Heart Need? When heart disease affects your body’s most important muscle, you need to know about it ASAP. Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and...

January 29, 2026 – 4 min read

1. Preparing for Your First Mammogram

Have you recently celebrated your 40th birthday? Are you older than 40 but have been hesitant to schedule your first mammogram? Are you younger than 40 but considered to be at higher risk...

September 2, 2025 – 5 min read

2. The Yearly Mammogram Checklist

Is it time to schedule your annual mammogram?  If so, here is a general guide of items to consider: By taking a few moments to go through this checklist prior to scheduling your...

September 4, 2025 – 4 min read