Radiology/Imaging

Mena Regional Radiology offers a full service Radiology Department with state of the art imaging equipment to service all of our patient’s imaging needs. The department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Skilled and dedicated technologists offer exceptional patient-centered care. Many of our staff is trained in multiple modalities, allowing them to be more efficient in completing exams in a timely manner. We have a close working relationship with our referring doctors to provide expedient turn-around times for Radiology reports. Additionally, we have a full time Staff Radiologist that works in conjunction with our referring physicians to provide excellence in quality of care. The Radiology Department at Mena Regional Health System focuses on small town personalized care with the latest high tech imaging sets.

DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY

Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for the examination of breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms, and to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as a lump, pain or nipple discharge. To schedule your appointment, contact the radiology department at 479-243-2214.

BONE DENSITY USING QCT

Bone Densitometry (QCT) is performed here at Mena Regional using our CT scanner. This gives more accurate results than bone density with DEXA, which is standard in most imaging facilities. The scanning time of QCT is about 15 minutes, whereas DEXA is closer to 30 minutes. QCT measures the inner (trabeculae) of the bone, which is the first area to be changed by Osteoporosis, giving more accurate results of changing bone density. We suggest having these scheduled with your Mammogram appointment as an easy way to ensure both studies are done yearly. If you are at risk for Osteoporosis, insurance and Medicare may allow one per year, so there may be little, if any, out of pocket expense. Osteoporosis is a manageable disease with the current medications. Ask your doctor to schedule your exam today.

Call us for more information. 479-243-2214 or 479-243-2209

 

Equipment and procedures utilized at Mena Regional Health System:

 

  • General Digital Radiology (Fluoroscopy)
  • General Ultrasound
  • Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • CT (64 slice)
  • MRI (large open bore)
  • Mammography
Director: Todd Laing 479-243-2212
Email: toddl@menaregional.com