History of amenorrhea, the abnormal absence of menstruation.
If you're younger than 65, you should have a bone density scan if you have one or more of the following risk factors: They are recommended if you are age 65 or older, regardless of risk. Your doctor can help determine if you should have a bone density scan. Bone density scanĪ bone density scan is a simple, noninvasive test that measures a person's bone density or volume of calcium and minerals within bone tissue.īone density scans are available at Sky Lakes Medical Center's Outpatient Imaging Center, Campus Drive and Daggett Avenue, just across from the hospital's main campus.Ĭall 541.274.6740 for an appointment. But everyone with low bone mass is at higher risk for getting it. Not everyone who has low bone mass gets osteoporosis.
- Your response to osteoporosis treatment.Ĭauses of low bone mass include family history, not developing good bone mass when you are young, and certain conditions or medicines.
- Whether you have osteoporosis (a disease that makes your bones weak).
- A bone density scan is the best way to measure your bone health.
Images are instantly available, providing shorter patient visits and timely interpretations.Strong bones are important for your health-the lower your bone density, the higher your risk for fracture. Our all-digital system provides improved image quality at lower radiation levels. We invest in the latest technology manufactured by Siemens, GE, and Hologic, all leaders in their industry. We are proud to offer high-quality, state-of-the-art equipment. All of our facilities are staffed with board-certified radiologists, registered technologists and registered nurses. Our imaging centers are accredited by the American College of Radiology, and Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center have both been named Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence.
Most services have appointments available within 24 hours, and reports are available to referring physicians. Our goal is to provide patients with a quality experience from start to finish at each of our imaging centers.
You can also use our online scheduling portal.Ī critical component of modern healthcare, medical imaging includes a wide array of procedures and technologies that enable physicians to better diagnose and treat health conditions and diseases.Ĭrozer Health is Delaware County's leading choice for comprehensive outpatient medical imaging services. To request an appointment, call 1-86 or complete our request an appointment form.