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Bone Mineral Density Testing

Osteoporosis means, literally, “porous bones,” and is a debilitating disease that can lead to bone fracture. More than 52 million Americans have low bone density and are at risk for osteoporosis— 80% are women. DEXA scans (which stands for Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) are advanced test available for measuring bone density.

If a loss of bone mass is discovered, especially early, patients can receive treatment to prevent breakage and further loss. Barstow Community Hospital is proud to offer this advanced test, and echoes the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s recommendation that women over 65 should get a DEXA scan every two years to diagnose bone density loss and hopefully prevent osteoporosis.

End of Year Savings

End of Year Savings

We understand the end of the year is a very hectic time. But while we look forward to the new, let's also take stock of how we can improve today -- and save! At Barstow Community Hospital we encourage you to take some time for yourself. Doing so could not only benefit...

Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

At Barstow Community Hospital, diagnostic imaging is used to create a graphic depiction of the structures and functions of the body’s organs and other internal systems. These images are used to examine and diagnose certain medical conditions. Professionals at Barstow...

CT Scanner

CT Scanner

Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and issues like cancer, blood clots, infections, lung and liver disease, head and spine...

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy

Think of fluoroscopy like a video x-ray. With the help of a contrast agent like barium (which helps illuminate physical structures when introduced into the patient’s body), fluoroscopy gives doctors a real-time view of bodily systems at work. The procedure is...

Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology

Board-certified interventional radiologists at Barstow Community Hospital are qualified to perform minimally invasive interventional procedures in our CT and ultrasound suites. These tests, geared toward accurately diagnosing health concerns of the liver, kidney, lung...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

It’s clear—precision is important during diagnosis. Of all imaging technologies, MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging gives doctors the clearest, most precise image of the inside of the body. It’s sophisticated, and uses a strong magnetic field to show the structure and...

Mammography

Mammography

More than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are discovered in the U.S. each year. At Barstow Community Hospital, we know the value of early detection and mammography is a tool we use to identify potential issues. An x-ray of the breast, mammography is used to look...

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

A special kind of imaging, nuclear medicine creates images of the body and its functions by capturing the energy of a safe radioactive substance as it flows through the body. It’s used to detect tumors and infection by bringing to light a number of bodily processes...

Ultrasound

Ultrasound

Barstow Community Hospital uses ultrasound as a painless, non-invasive way to diagnose a variety of diseases and conditions without the use of radiation, making this a widely used procedure during pregnancy. Sometimes called sonography, ultrasounds bounce...

Simple + Price

Simple + Price

Healthcare pricing can be confusing. To simplify things, we offer a pre-pay pricing program for those in the Barstow community who might not have insurance. It’s called Simple + Price and it covers most common imaging and lab tests. The Simple + Price plan offers a...