Imaging services are perhaps the most important tool in any hospital. The
best way to treat disease and injury is to uncover the true, underlying
cause as soon as possible and treat it directly. In the past, surgeons
would have to cut patients open in order to learn more about what was
going on inside the body. This method was as inefficient as it was dangerous.
Today, Good Samaritan is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic imaging
equipment that allows our knowledgeable physicians to view the body’s
internal structures without putting any unnecessary strain on the patient.
We Remain on the Cutting-Edge of Imaging Tech
Radiology, also known as diagnostic imaging, utilizes tools like x-rays,
MRI, and CT scans to create detailed images of the body’s inner
structures. These instruments were revolutionary when they were first
put into practice and they have only improved over time. Newer, faster,
more accurate versions of diagnostic equipment are continuously being
approved for medical use.
At Good Samaritan, we keep up with the latest developments in medical technology
so that we can provide our patients with the best, most modernized health
care services possible. We have replaced standard x-rays with more efficient
digital x-rays; we have upgraded mammograms with 3D mammography, which
creates a more detailed view of dense breast tissue; we have employed
low-dose CT scans for lung cancer screening to reduce patient risk; and
much more.
We are proud to have been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center.
We’re Here to Help You
At Good Samaritan, we are your teammates in health and wellness. We are
committed to providing our patients with the best, safest care possible.
When you come in for an imaging test, our staff will guide you through
the entire process, making sure you know everything you can do to prepare
for your test in order to achieve the most accurate results.
Radiology Frequently Asked Questions
What Does ACR Accreditation Mean?
To achieve the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our facility's personnel
qualifications, equipment requirements, quality assurance, and quality
control procedures have gone through a rigorous review process and have
met specific qualifications. It's important for patients to know that
every aspect of the ACR accreditation process is overseen by board-certified,
expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging.
Why Should I Have My Imaging Exam Done at an Accredited Facility?
When you see the gold seals of accreditation prominently displayed in our
imaging facility, you can be sure that you are in a facility that meets
standards for imaging quality and safety. Look for the ACR Gold Seals
of Accreditation.
What Does the Gold Seal Mean?
When you see the ACR gold seal, you can rest assured that your prescribed
imaging test will be done at a facility that has met the highest level
of imaging quality and radiation safety. The facility and its personnel
have gone through a comprehensive review to earn accreditation status
by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the largest and oldest imaging
accrediting body in the U.S. and a professional organization of 34,000
physicians.
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