Radiology/Imaging

The St. Elizabeth Hospital Radiology Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology and offers a full range of diagnostic services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Radiology works with board certified radiologists from Baton Rouge Radiology and strives to provide the highest quality diagnostic imaging and patient satisfaction.

To schedule, re-schedule an appointment or for more information, call Scheduling at (225) 647-5008. You will need a doctor's order to schedule an appointment.

St. Elizabeth offers a wide range of imaging services and tests, including:

Digital Mammography is a technique that uses a computer, rather than film, to record x-ray images of the breast. (Walk-in Screenings are available.)
MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses magnetic signals, rather than X-rays, to create image "slices" of the human body. An MRI creates images based on differences between types of tissues, and is often used to study nerves, muscles, ligaments, bones and other tissues in the body which cannot be viewed as well with conventional X-rays or CT scans.
Calcium Scoring is a non-invasive way of obtaining information about the presence, location and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries (the vessels that supply oxygen-containing blood to the heart muscle). Calcified plaque results when there is a build-up of fat and other substances under the inner layer of the artery.
A Computerized Axial Tomography, also called CT or CAT scan, is an X-ray procedure that combines many X-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views of the internal organs and structures of the body. A CT scan is used to define normal and abnormal structures in the body or assist in procedures by helping to accurately guide the placement of instruments or treatments.
Nuclear Medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose or treat a variety of diseases, including many types of cancers, heart disease and certain other abnormalities within the body. These imaging scans use radioactive materials called radiopharmaceuticals or radiotracers.
Bone Density Test is a simple test used to measure the strength of an individual's bones and determines the risk of fracture. It uses a technology called Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry or DEXA, for short. This machine takes a picture of the bones in the spine and hip and calculates their density.
Ultrasound Exam, also called a sonogram, can be used to examine various organs in your body. Ultrasound can be used to see soft tissue and some blood vessels. There are several different types of exams that can be done using ultrasound.

Locations:

	Hospital	Women’s Health Center	Prairieville	Medical Plaza I
Digital Mammography	X	X
X-Ray	X		X	X
MRI	X
CT- Scan	X
Nuclear Medicine	X
Bone Density Test		X
Ultrasound Exam	X	X
Calcium Scoring	X