Apr 2, 2025 | Diagnostic Imaging
X-ray/Radiography X-ray imaging involves a small amount of radiation to produce a picture of an area inside the body. X-rays are performed in the radiology department, in the surgery department or in patient rooms. They are used to help physicians view the inside of...
Mar 24, 2025 | Diagnostic Imaging
Lung Screening Program The Barstow Community Hospital Lung Cancer Screening Program offers low-dose CT screenings for patients who might be at risk for lung cancer, including smokers and former smokers. Here are three things to know about lung cancer screening: Lung...
Apr 9, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services
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....
Apr 9, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Simple + Price
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...
Apr 9, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Simple + Price
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...
Apr 21, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
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...
