Now Scheduling for 3D Mammography
SRC has installed the first 3D mammography system to serve the breast imaging needs of women in Salem and the surrounding communities. The benefits of 3D mammography include: Detection of breast cancers 15 months earlier than conventional 2D mammography Callback exams to obtain additional views are reduced by 40% Identifies 41% more invasive cancers than […]
ACR Accreditation –Why it Matters
Salem Radiology Consultants is accredited in CT, MRI, Breast MRI, and Mammography by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR is comprised of 36,000 radiologists and allied health professionals whose goal is to promote safe, effective imaging and to improve the quality of patient care. To that end, the ACR conducts rigorous peer-review evaluations […]
SRC’s High Definition 3T MRI Is the Preferred Choice for Patients and Providers
The MRI machine at SRC has received considerable attention within the medical community and has become the scanner of choice for many patients and physicians in the Salem area. 3T MRI is a sophisticated technology that, before coming to SRC, was previously only available at larger academic medical centers and research facilities, such as OHSU. […]
Now Scheduling Paracentesis Procedures at SRC
Responding to a shortage of capacity within the local healthcare system, Salem Radiology Consultants has recently expanded its ability to offer paracentesis and other related procedures at our office. SRC has been performing these procedures for several years, but we have now increased capacity in our office because of a need in the community. Our […]
Salem Radiology Consultants Offers the Lowest CT Radiation Dose in the Region
A CT (computed tomography) scan is a non-invasive test that helps doctors diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. A CT takes multiple detailed pictures (“slices”) of the inside of the body using a sophisticated x-ray machine and transfers those images to a computer. The computer then arranges the images so they can be […]