Radiology Services
Memorial Hospital of Converse County has been a pioneer in healthcare, and our state-of-the-art Radiology Department is no exception. Memorial Hospital is home to one of the most advanced radiology departments in Wyoming. The department offers Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, 320-Slice CT, Ultrasound, and Full-Field Digital Mammography.
Our radiologists are trained in specialized procedures such as injections of contrast agents or "dyes" into joints and the spinal canal, as well as performing needle biopsies and draining fluid collections in the body. They are also trained to perform SPG (Spheno-Palatine Ganglion) blocks for the treatment of migraines and other headaches.
Memorial Hospital's state-of-the-art Radiology Department is backed by our three Radiologists who are available to read films and perform interventional radiology procedures during the week. As full-time radiologists, they ensure all scans and routine x-rays are correctly read in a timely manner, getting the appropriate care to our patients as soon as possible. These physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging.
Having radiologists working in the hospital helps to ensure our patients receive the most appropriate and timely treatment. Investments in specialized equipment and staff create the most comprehensive radiology department in east-central Wyoming.
SPG block
Migraines are not just bad headaches, and for those who suffer from chronic migraines, the intense throbbing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and other factors can be debilitating.
The FDA-approved SPG block provides instant relief for migraine sufferers by numbing a collection of nerve cells located just under the tissue lining at the back of the nose. By applying a local anesthetic to the area, nerve impulses can be temporarily blocked, providing relief from various types of pain.
Memorial Hospital of Converse County is the only area hospital offering the SPG block, which is performed by radiologist Dr. Doug White. For more information on the SPG block, ask your doctor or contact the Radiology Department at Memorial Hospital at 307.358.1438.
- Instantly effective.
- Long-lasting.
- Minimally invasive.
- Safe for adults, children and pregnant women.
- Quick, in-office procedure.
- 97 percent of people report relief.
- Average person requires 3 to 4 treatments per year.
- Reimbursed by Medicare and most insurances.
Mammography
Memorial Hospital of Converse County continuously works toward advancing Patient Centered Care and Advanced Technology.
By focusing on these two key elements we believe that we improve the lives and health of our community every day! Our radiology unit routinely uses full-field digital mammography to better detect and diagnose early stages of breast cancer.
Early detection and diagnosis has been shown time and again to bey a key asset to both treating breast cancer and saving lives. The quality of care our providers give in our facility is consistently ranked by our patients as excellent, and we work to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment to better care for our patients.
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Memorial Hospital uses the Siemens Symbia T-6 SPECT-CT. This leading-edge technology incorporates a nuclear medicine gamma camera with a CT unit, enabling fusion imaging. With the advent of SPECT-CT technology, the best of CT's anatomical detail capabilities are fused with nuclear medicine's unique ability to assess the function of various organs in a single examination, thus improving diagnostic interpretation confidence. The SPECT-CT unit can also perform CT-only examinations, adding a second CT unit to the radiology department.
Memorial Hospital currently uses the Toshiba Aquilion ONETM 320-slice CT unit that has the ability to scan an entire organ in one single pass and produce 4-D videos showing organ structure, movement and blood flow. The quick scanning and accuracy of this system means that unnecessary tests can be eliminated, diagnoses times are faster, and patient radiation doses are decreased by half.
Memorial Hospital uses the Hologic 3D Mammography/Tomosynthesis Unit to conduct state-of-the-art breast imaging. When indicated based on patient need, the full 3D (tomosynthesis) exam is performed. This allows the radiologist to render a 3D image of the breast for better diagnostic screening. When used as a screening tool, there is no additional cost to the patient for tomosynthesis. When used as part of a diagnostic exam, there is a flat fee to the patient of $75.
The Memorial Hospital of Converse County Mammography program is FDA certified. Our mammography staff are fully trained and qualified to perform exams, and they continue to receive very high marks in patient satisfaction.
Memorial Hospital has two Phillips IU22 ultrasound units to complete ultrasound studies. The IU22 creates incredibly detailed images with the capability for 3-D and 4-D technology. Image planes not previously viewable can provide extraordinary images of babies in utero. The IU22 is also used to conduct breast, vascular, abdominal, musculoskeletal, neonatal, and small-part studies as well as adult echocardiograms.
Memorial Hospital's state-of-the-art high-field MRI scanner has the industry's largest tube diameter for patient access, thus allowing for improved patient comfort. The large diameter of the magnet also facilitates improved image quality of all joints as well as of the brain and the entire spine. This MRI scanner is also unique in that it allows for imaging of blood vessels of the head, neck, and abdomen without use of injected contrast agents.