Hospital Services - Diagnostic Imaging
Imaging services for the Five Hills Health Region are provided through various Diagnostic Imaging Departments spread throughout the region.
The services include:
- General Radiology
- MRI
- Diagnostic and Screening Mammography
- Ultrasound
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Fluoroscopy
Imaging exams are performed only with a physician’s or nurse practitioner’s order. Some of the exams offered require patient preparation, therefore instructions and appointment date and time will be arranged.
All imaging results are interpreted by a Radiologist.
GENERAL RADIOLOGY
General outpatient services are provided at the following locations, Monday to Friday:
| LOCATION | PHONE |
HOURS |
Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital (By Appointment Only) |
306-694-0381 |
8:00am - 4:15pm |
Assiniboia Union Hospital (By Appointment Only) |
306-642-9406 |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
St. Joseph’s Hospital Gravelbourg (By Appointment Only) |
306-648-3185 |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Central Butte Hospital (By Appointment Only) |
306-796-2190 |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Craik Health Centre (By Appointment Only) |
306-734-2288 |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
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SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES
All of the following specialized procedures are done at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital and require an appointment.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnets, radio waves and specialized computersoftware to produce images of the body. The system is capable of performing high resolutionn eurological (brain and spinal cord) imaging, functional imaging, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), breath-hold abdominal imaging and much more.
Mammography (Diagnostic and Screening)
Moose Jaw is a satellite of the Screening Program for Breast Cancer, which is a self-referred program. Appointments for screening mammography are made for our facility by the booking clerks in Regina, and can be made by calling the toll-free number 1-855-584-8228. Results from your screening mammogram are sent to both you and your family physician. Diagnostic mammography is ordered by your physician, and the results of your exam will be sent directly to him/her.
More information on the Screening Program for Breast Cancer.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound units provide scanning images of abdominal, obstetric, pelvic, small parts, breast and prostate sonography.
Computed Tomography (CT)
CT utilizes x-ray technology and sophisticated computer software to create cross sectional images of the body.
Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy incorporates “real-time” imaging to give a live action view of various body parts.
Appointment Requests can be faxed to 306-694-0219 (except for Breast Screening) and the patient will be contacted with an appointment time and preparation instructions.
Specialty Imaging Hours
Services are available Monday to Friday
| MRI | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
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Mammography-Screening (1-855-584-8228) |
12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Mammography- Diagnostic |
8:00am - 12:00pm |
Ultrasound |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
CT |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Fluoroscopy |
8:00am - 12:00pm |