by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
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...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Breast Health, Diagnostic Imaging
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...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 27, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
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...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
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...
by Mariah Carnahan | Mar 19, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services, 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...
