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Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs and structures inside the body, produced by using a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. In some cases, a contrast dye may be used during the MRI scan to improve the image of certain structures. In many cases, MRI...
Medical Imaging: Molecular Imaging and Theranostics (Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT)
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What is molecular imaging and theranostics? Nuclear Medicine at St. Joseph's has been renamed Molecular Imaging and Theranostics to better reflect the sophistication, growing expertise, scope of care and evolving possibilities within this medical imaging specialty. Molecular imaging and theranostics...
Medical Imaging: Radiology (X-Ray)
Area of Care
General Radiology/Radiography or x-ray uses x-rays passed through your body to create a picture of internal structures of your body. These images are used to identify disease or injury. What is digital tomosynthesis? Digital tomosynthesis is a specialized x-ray exam where the x-ray tube moves over...
Medical Imaging: Ultrasound
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What is an ultrasound? Ultrasound creates images using sound waves instead of x-rays. It is very good for looking at organs such as the heart, veins, arteries, gallbladder, liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder. Ultrasound services at St. Joseph’s Ultrasound services at St. Joseph’s include...
Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care
Our rich history of care Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care can trace its rich history of caring back to 1869 when the Sisters of St. Joseph founded the original Mount Hope. Today, the Centre (formerly St. Mary’s and Marian Villa) is a 394-bed home with residents representing a variety of cultures...
One-Stop Pituitary Clinic
A collaborative approach The One-Stop Pituitary Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital was created by St. Joseph’s in collaboration with specialists across the city. The clinic’s purpose is to streamline care for patients with pituitary disease through convenient scheduling of appointments on a single day...
Osteoporosis and Bone Disease
The Osteoporosis and Bone Disease Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital provides specialized outpatient care for patients with osteoporosis, calcium disorders and other metabolic bone diseases (e.g., Paget’s disease, renal bone disorders). The following services are available: Treatment of primary and...
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is a surgical specialty focused on problems in the head and neck region. Previously known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT), otolaryngologists are trained in both medicine and surgery of the whole head, face and neck region. Conditions treated by otolaryngologists...
Pain Management Program
St. Joseph’s Pain Management Program serves people with a wide variety of problems, including musculoskeletal pain and neuropathic pain syndromes. Our multidisciplinary team consists of physicians, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, a social worker, and a clinical...
Peripheral Nerve Clinic
The Peripheral Nerve Program is a program that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex nerve trauma. The goal of treatment is to maximize function, improve pain management and help to provide the best quality of life possible. The program exemplifies the strong tradition of clinical...