Breast imaging is located at St. Joseph's Hospital. Depending on what test has been booked, you will be directed to arrive at either the: Norton and Lucille Wolf Breast Care Centre (Zone D, Level 1) Francis and Madeleine Saul Medical Imaging Centre (Zone C, Level 0) Medical Imaging (Zone B, Level 5)...

Computed tomography/computerized axial tomography A computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan is a special type of x-ray that can produce detailed pictures of structures inside your body. A CT scanner works by directing a series of x-rays through your body to produce a...

​Interventional Radiology (IR) or "special procedures" is an expanding area of imaging used to diagnose and treat vascular and non-vascular diseases. IR is a minimally invasive technique that is less risky for patients and usually reduces time spent in the hospital. These procedures are performed...

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...

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...

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging method that uses a small amount of radioactive material, called a radiotracer or radiopharmaceutical, along with a special camera and computer. During a PET scan, the radioactive tracer is injected into a vein, usually in your arm. The...

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...

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...

At St. Joseph’s we are committed to helping individuals with mental illness achieve their personal goals while supporting the patient’s family/support network. Our vision at St. Joseph’s is to earn complete confidence in the care we provide and to make a lasting difference in the quest to live fully...

The Dual Diagnosis Program at Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care serves adults between the ages of 18 and 64 who are living with both a mental illness and developmental delay, through inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. The 12-bed inpatient unit provides specialized assessment, treatment...