Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing Bone mineral density testing is done to: Measure potential bone loss in a person who has risk factors for osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass leading to fragile bones Help the physician and patient determine the risk of future fractures Determine...

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 Francis and Madeleine Saul Medical Imaging Centre (Zone C, Level 0) Medical Imaging (Zone B, Level 5) What is breast...

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? Molecular imaging and theranostics is a safe, painless process used to image the body and treat disease using precision imaging and targeted treatment options. Molecular imaging is taking pictures of the body at the most detailed level and how it functions...

Positron emission tomography (or PET scan) is a test that combines computed tomography (CT) and molecular imaging. During a PET scan, a radioactive substance called a tracer (18F-FDG) is injected into a vein, usually in your arm. The tracer emits tiny, positively charged particles called positrons...

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...