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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...