Imaging Services

Osteoporosis is a major health concern for all women, and one in three will develop osteoporosis without medical intervention. However, bone densitometry scans, or DEXA scans, provide  a quick, easy assessment of bone density in the spine, hip and other skeletal sites. The trained physicians at Hillcrest Claremore evaluate bone density levels to identify and reduce the risk of fracture caused by osteoporosis in an early stage. Low radiation scans hone in on the most critical areas, and computer software provides a comparative analysis to determine skeletal system health and to evaluate the patient’s response to treatment. 

 Before undergoing a DEXA scan, patients should ensure they have not taken calcium supplements for at least 24 hours. The procedure is non-invasive and painless, typically lasting about 10 to 30 minutes. During the scan, patients lie on a table while a low-dose X-ray machine measures the density of bones in areas like the hip and spine. This test helps doctors assess the risk of fractures and monitor the effectiveness of osteoporosis treatments. 

For residents in the Claremore area seeking this important health service, our hospital offers state-of-the-art bone density testing tailored to your individual needs. Call us for more information. Please note that this test requires a physician’s order.

Our cardiovascular imaging services include:

• 2D and color flow doppler
• Echocardiography with M-mode
• Nuclear cardiology, including treadmill stress testing and/or pharmacological stress testing
• Stress echocardiography

We also provide studies that offer ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries in the neck as well as arterial and/or venous evaluation of the upper extremities or lower extremities.

Enhanced and unenhanced CT scans are performed daily. These scans study the inner workings of your body, allowing physicians to visualize a wide range of body systems. Potential sites for CT scans include:

• Abdomen and pelvis
• Brain/head
• Chest
• Inner ear
• Liver, pancreas, kidney, stomach, intestines, blood vessels, bones
• Pituitary gland
• Sinus
• Spine

We also offer CT angiography, which combines CT imaging with a contrast dye to create detailed pictures of blood vessels.

Our breast imaging department includes an American College of Radiology-accredited and FDA-certified mammography program offering screening and diagnostic mammography. Breast sonography for correlation with or without mammography is also available. 

Hillcrest HealthCare System offers various breast biopsy options for our patients to consider. The choices range from an open surgical procedure to new minimally invasive techniques. Mammographic or sonographic guided localizations are also performed to help guide the surgeon to the area of interest should open surgical biopsy be the best option. 

At Hillcrest Claremore, we offer a minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy system for patients who qualify to have their biopsy performed outside the operating room. Be sure to understand your biopsy options and talk with your doctor to determine the procedure that is best for you.

To schedule a mammogram, please call 918-341-8316.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends annual lung cancer screenings for people who:

• Are between 50 and 80 years old
• Are a current or former smoker or people who have quit within the past 15 years
• Have a minimum of a 20 pack-year history (e.g., smoked 1 pack per day for 20 years or 2 packs per day for 10 years)
• Have no symptoms of lung cancer

Our lung cancer screenings use low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) scans to get a clear view of your lungs. During your lung screening, you will lie on a table while the CT machine uses low dose radiation to make detailed images of your lungs. The scan is painless and only takes a few minutes.

Pulmonary health check-ups are a vital part of early lung cancer detection. We offer lung disease screenings at the following locations:

• Bailey Medical Center
• Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
• Hillcrest Hospital Cushing
• Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta
• Hillcrest Hospital Pryor
• Hillcrest Hospital South
• Hillcrest Medical Center

Our screening program employs a multidisciplinary team of physicians that review and scrutinize every lung screening result that contains abnormalities. After your screening, we will provide a thorough and comprehensive analysis which may include a treatment plan.

We also offer deep lung biopsies at Hillcrest Medical Center. This procedure is for patients who need a biopsy deep within their lungs.

Instead of using x-rays, MRI uses a powerful magnetic field and radio frequency waves. Many changes in tissue can be evaluated by MRI. This information will give the doctors valuable information that is not available by other diagnostic tests. 

The body is made up of atoms, and these atoms have a magnetic charge. When the body is placed in a strong magnetic field, your atoms tend to line up with the magnetic field. Radio waves (similar to those used for TV) are then sent into the body, which alters the alignment of the atoms. When the radio waves are stopped, the atoms generate a weak radio signal that the machine detects. These radio signals are then put into a computer, and the result is an image that looks like the body’s anatomy.

We offer a wide range of nuclear medicine services, including:

• Bone scan
• Hepatobiliary scan
• Lung scan
• Nuclear cardiology
• Thyroid uptake scan

We offer the following ultrasound services:

• Breast ultrasound
• Gallbladder, right upper quadrant ultrasound
• Obstetrical ultrasound
• Pelvis, transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound
• Renal ultrasound
• Scrotum/testicle ultrasound
• Ultrasound of the abdomen, including the liver, pancreas, and spleen
• Ultrasound for extremity masses/soft tissue