Medical Services

WMC Medical Services

• Allergy / Otolaryngology
• Cardiology
• Child Development
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Planning / Teen Clinic
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• Home Health & Hospice
• Hospitalist Services
• Medical Acupuncture
• Mental Health/Psychiatric Care
• Occupational Therapy
• Oncology
• Orthopedics
• Pathology
• Physical Therapy
• Podiatry
• Primary Care / Family Medicine
• Radiology
• Respiratory Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Urology

Radiology

Latest Imaging Technology Operated by Experienced Technicians

Weeks Medical Center has radiographic equipment that is state-of-the-art technology (MRI, CT scan, Nuclear Medicine, PET) which can perform a wide range of exams - from imaging the skeletal system to imaging the digestive and urinary tracts and reproductive organs.

WMC provides digital transmission to other facilities reliably and securely and 24 hour radiological services for the Emergency Department with fast (almost immediate) results and diagnostic readings.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Weeks is able to offer onsite the Phillips Intera 1.5T, full body, 6 channel system MRI Scanner. The scanner allows for faster scanning and more complex procedures.

CT (CAT) Scanning (Computer Axial Tomography)

The Radiology Department is equipped with a 16-slice Toshiba Aquillion scanner capable of very short exam times, while providing superb quality diagnostic images. This is excellent for routine CT exams as well as vascular studies. CT is used to image all parts of the body and is extremely useful for trauma cases. CT scanning is available around the clock for patients with emergency needs.

Nuclear Medicine

Procedures are performed on a PET/CT Scanner, the only one in Coos County. Exams are performed after administration of an isotope while the camera tracks normal and abnormal isotope activity throughout the body or organ in question. With this capability, Weeks is capable of providing cardiac and oncology patients timely care and treatment.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to produce an image. Weeks utilizes an GE Logiq-7 which is capable of performing all types of general, OB-GYN, carotid and venous ultrasound.

Mammography

The Radiology Department offers a fully-digital GE mammography unit. Our most recent FDA survey was deficiency free. Mammo-pads are utilized to provide maximum comfort. "The use of digital mammography equipment alone is responsible for an increased number of breast cancers detected at a community-based facility, according to a study performed at San Luis Diagnostic Center." Science Daily, 8-3-2009

Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD)

Bone Density measures the mineral content and density of the bones in two critical areas, the lumbar spine and hip. This exam, which uses a minimal amount of radiation, helps identify those at risk for osteoporosis or in the early stages of the disease (osteopenia). Weeks utilizes a Hologic Unit for bone density exams.

Digitally Transmitted Images

Scanned images taken at Weeks can be immediately sent over the Internet to any digital-capable Medical Center which assures a fast and quality interpretation. The Radiology Department also utilizes Virtual Radiologic Services for around-the-clock Radiologist coverage.