Radiology
Our radiologic imaging services offer state-of-the-art technology for detection and diagnosis.
Location
Imaging Services
St. Joseph Hospital, First Floor
1907 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 456-5144
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to noon
We are most easily accessed by entering the hospital through Entrance 3, which faces the Berkley Road side of the hospital. Parking is conveniently located just outside the door.
Types of Radiologic Testing
MRI
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed pictures of internal body structures such as organs, soft tissue, and bone.
Location
Located on-site in the Sycamore Center, Entrance 2
Monday -Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For an appointment: Call central scheduling at (765) 456-5000
PED/CT
PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) is two technologies combined into one simple exam:
- The superior anatomic detail of the CT exam
- The metabolic detail of the PET exam
The PET/CT imaging test has become the most effective non-invasive way to detect the initial spread of lung and other cancers, to see how well a patient is responding to therapy, and to assess the true extent of a recurrence.
Location
St.Joseph Hospital Cancer Center
1907 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
PET/CT is available every Thursday.
For an appointment or information:
Call (765) 456-5687 or (800) 341-5687, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
X-ray
X-ray is radiation in the form of a beam that is passed through the body. When X-rays come into contact with an electronic plate, they produce a computerized image. This test can be used to look at all body structures and occasionally involves an injection or ingestion of a contrast material (dye).
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an imaging method in which high-frequency sound waves are used to create an image of the internal organs or deep structures within the body. The reflections (echoes) are recorded and displayed on a monitor. Ultrasound is typically used for visualizing the gallbladder, uterus, endometrium, ovaries and other internal organs. Ultrasound is also used to detect the strength of bone mineral.
Mammogram
Mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast used to detect and diagnose abnormal growths or cysts. A mammogram can reveal a tumor in the breast long before it can be felt. It is an important tool for early detection of breast cancer, and it is recommended for all women over the age of 40.
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine is used to assist physicians in detecting and diagnosing diseases. Commonly, nuclear medicine is used to show blood flow and function of the heart, to evaluate bones for numerous issues including arthritis, and to measure thyroid function. Patients are given a small dose of radioactive material (called a radiopharmaceutical or a tracer) that localizes in specific organ systems and gives off gamma rays. These are detected by the gamma camera, which then produces images and measurements by a computer system.