The Diagnostic Imaging Department at SCH has implemented a state of the art Picture Archiving and Communication system (PACS). The images are digitally stored for quicker retrieval and quicker results to your physician. Diagnostic Imaging performs 20,000 exams a year including:

• X-Ray
• Computed Tomography - The GE high speed scanner is used to diagnose a variety of medical conditions.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging - The Mobile MRI Center of Idaho comes to SCH three times a week. MRI is used to diagnose a variety of medical conditions.
• Mammography - The LORAD MIV is used to diagnose breast cancer and breast diseases. One in eight women will be affected by breast cancer sometime in their life. If found early with a mammogram the survival rate increases greatly.
• Ultrasound - With two Accuson Aspen Ultrasound units, SCH is able to schedule ultrasound appointments within a few days.
• Nuclear Medicine - The recent aquisition of the Philips Meridian Gamma Camera has brought SCH to the cutting edge of Nuclear Imaging. Nuclear Medicine examines various parts of the body including the heart.
• Bone Densitometry - The GE lunar system is used to diagnose osteoporosis which affects as many as 25 million Americans and can be treated if diagnosed early.