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11/18/2024

Every great journey begins with dedication and the support of an expert team. Trust RAYUS Radiology to be there for you every step of the way. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/TQgnSAIeaag

11/15/2024

Heading to the RSNA annual meeting? Swing by Booth #1365 and meet the RAYUS Radiology Hospital Solutions Team! Let’s connect and explore innovative solutions together.

11/11/2024

Today we honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the freedom that we get to enjoy every day.

11/09/2024

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and today is National Lung Cancer Screening Day. This deadly disease claims the lives of 127,000+ Americans each year. Help spread the word to get screened, today!

11/08/2024

If we had to choose, November 8th would be one of RAYUS' favorite days of the year. Over 125 years ago today, Wilhelm Roentgen discovered X-rays! Where would we be without them?

Happy International Day of Radiology.

11/05/2024

Scanning for spook-tacular fun this Halloween! Hope everyone stayed safe and enjoyed the festivities!

11/04/2024

It is National Rad Tech Week! We are celebrating our brilliant teams across the nation who go above and beyond for patients today and all week!

10/31/2024

Skeletons are in-season 365 days a year! Happy Halloween from RAYUS.

10/30/2024

American College of Radiology is calling for earlier and more-intensive screenings for high-risk women. Physicians can start assessing the risk of patients starting at age 25 to determine the need for earlier screening and risk reduction strategies.

If you’re a patient, take charge of your health by using this FREE online risk calculator to see if you might be at high risk: https://ibis-risk-calculator.magview.com/

Physicians can also utilize this tool to better understand their patients' risk profiles and tailor screening recommendations accordingly. Together, we can enhance early detection and prevention efforts.

10/25/2024

Take a few minutes for a breast self-exam this month! Regular checks can help you stay informed about your health.
But it is important to remember, although important, breast self-exams do not replace annual screening mammograms. Screen with your team and schedule a mammogram with RAYUS, today.

10/23/2024

Breast cancer isn’t just a women’s concern—men can be affected too. In fact, 1 in every 100 breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. is a man.

Know the signs, stay informed, and take charge of your health today.

10/21/2024

RAYUS Radiology nationwide is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness with a touch of pink power! Remember, early detection starts with taking action. Schedule your breast exam and

10/18/2024

On this National Mammography Day, observed every third Friday of October, we want to remind you of the importance of early detection and care. We're here for you at your local RAYUS center, cheering you on every step of the way. You've got this, and we've got you!

10/17/2024

Anne Hinley, Medical Manager at US Speedskating, is here to remind you to be proactive and schedule your annual mammogram, today.

10/16/2024

We are proud to continue as an official medical provider for U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, US Speedskating and USA Bobsled/Skeleton teams for the third year in a row!

10/14/2024

Our Washington market has a new addition, RAYUS Radiology Issaquah - Breast Imaging!

10/08/2024

"Olivia Munn's cancer was discovered after her OBGYN calculated her breast cancer risk assessment score. Munn’s score was so high that she was sent to get a breast MRI and that is how she discovered she had breast cancer. She says the test saved her life."

This news story contains video footage of a patient getting a breast MRI exam at RAYUS Radiology to educate viewers on what exactly it looks like.

Breast MRI is a powerful tool in diagnosing and staging breast cancer, as well as evaluating silicone breast implants. It can detect very small cancers, including those that cannot be picked up with mammogram or ultrasound.

If you are high-risk, talk to your doctor about breast MRI, today.

Olivia Munn's cancer was discovered after her OBGYN calculated her breast cancer risk assessment score.

10/04/2024

New location alert! Restorative Medicine Powered By RAYUS Radiology is now open in Carmel, Indiana.

01/20/2016

We love our patients, but here’s how to avoid becoming one this winter: http://goo.gl/HuyiFG

Winter is a busy time of year at Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). Whether it’s injuries from winter sports or the result of accidents caused by slick conditions, we are imaging a lot of patients who are hurt because of the season.

01/07/2016

Explore your options - where you go for medical imaging can save you time and money. http://goo.gl/OZW5k1

Did you know there is a difference in where you have your medical imaging exam? Often patients don’t realize they have an option to go to an outpatient center instead of a hospital for their imaging or don’t understand there is a difference. At outpatient imaging centers such as Center for Diagnosti…

12/23/2015

Feelings of claustrophobia can make it seem impossible to get an MRI. But learning this simple breathing technique can help you get through your MRI. Here’s how http://goo.gl/fkcqjH

Staying very still for 45 minutes in an MRI scanner can be too much for someone with claustrophobia. Center for Diagnostic Imaging patient Stuart George described his experience as, “Too tight, too claustrophobic. It wasn’t good for me. I couldn’t handle it.” Claustrophobia is a common issue with ma…

12/09/2015

Tour our Springfield, MA center from the comfort of your home: http://goo.gl/VPNbIc

Check us out! This virtual visit of CDI in Springfield, MA takes you through the door and into our imaging rooms. Take stops in the Ultrasound room, visit the CT exam space, get a look at our X-ray room, and see what our MRI machine looks like. Before you arrive for your appointment, you’ll feel lik…

11/25/2015

Who reads your scan? Here’s a video to help you understand the difference between a general diagnostic radiologist and a subspecialized radiologist. http://goo.gl/cuxsSS

When you go to get an MRI, you’ll probably never meet your radiologist. A technologist takes you through the exam and your doctor takes it from there. But in between collecting the images and delivering them to the doctor is a behind-the-scenes radiologist who looks at the pictures and interprets th…

11/11/2015

Here’s what happens during a CT scan: http://goo.gl/mdWvUl

Knowing what to expect when you walk in the door for a CT exam (you might hear it called a CAT Scan) can go a long way in reducing any anxiety you might be feeling. Images from CT exams are a great way for your doctor to diagnose health concerns and the exams are relatively quick and easy. Consider…

10/28/2015

Be your own advocate - 3 helpful tips from a CDI patient and Insurance Specialist on working with your insurance company http://goo.gl/l03L5q

After eight surgeries and almost 80 doctors’ appointments last year alone, Eric Horbach has learned a thing or two about working with insurance companies. When he was told it was going to take seven days to get an MRI authorized, he picked up the phone and called his insurance company. He got the sc…

10/14/2015

What’s that noise? We answer that question all day long for our MRI patients. http://goo.gl/y0F8tI

One of the first things you’ll notice when you step in the exam room to get your MRI is the sound. The MRI machine’s magnet is always on, so even when your exam hasn’t started, you’ll hear a whir. But that’s nothing compared to what you hear once you’re inside the machine. It can be a little hard to…

10/01/2015

Lung cancer screening can help detect lung cancer at its earliest most treatable stage. Should you be screened? http://goo.gl/e0sGiI

Over the last 30 years, lung cancer cases have doubled resulting in nearly 160,000 deaths each year. This is more than breast, colorectal, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined.

09/16/2015

Bariatric patients say the High-field Open MRI is a comfortable option: http://goo.gl/8Yd5hI

When Debra Beauregard’s doctor told her she needed an MRI to check lesions in her brain, she knew immediately that she didn’t want a traditional scan. She tried one of those years ago and described it as “very bad” and said that it gave her the feeling of being “squished.” Booking her scan at a faci…

09/03/2015

What’s on your mind before an MRI? Here are the 4 most-asked questions and the answers: http://goo.gl/ae7Xqk

If you have questions about your upcoming MRI, you aren’t alone. Most patients walk into their MRI appointment with at least a few questions in mind. MRI technologists not only run scans all day long, they also provide a lot of answers. If you ask those technologists, they’ll quickly tell you about…

08/19/2015

This MRI technologist may be in high demand once her secret for helping claustrophobic patients gets out: http://goo.gl/RCWPg6

08/05/2015

Why you should hand-pick your provider http://goo.gl/hqBU4M

To say Linda Raimondi was reluctant to get an MRI would be an understatement. “I’m not sure there’s enough Va**um on earth to get me through it,” Linda explained. “I kept saying, ‘OK, maybe I can get out a door somewhere here’.” After successfully getting through the exam she had dreaded for days, s…

07/23/2015

Don’t be afraid of your arthrogram appointment. Here’s what to expect: http://goo.gl/UC2lTg

An arthrogram can give your doctor a lot of information about your joint, especially when it’s done in combination with an MRI. Before your scan, fluid is injected into your joint, providing a clearer picture of what is going on in the problem area. For 22-year-old Matt Peery, the problem was his sh…

07/09/2015

Coping with Claustrophobia: Tips for your MRI from a Boston University expert http://goo.gl/ZjjnZ1

Ever wonder what makes you afraid? Dr. Todd Farchione of Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders says when it comes to claustrophobia fear can spring from several sources. You might have a frightening experience in a tight space, leading you to fear enclosed spaces. You might wa…

06/10/2015

From aromatherapy to sleep masks … the spa-like solutions for distracting you from MRI anxiety. http://goo.gl/F4utPa

Every time he bent or twisted his knee, Michael Flaherty felt sharp pain. He got hurt on the job and his doctor needed a scan to decide what to do next. While Michael was worrying about surgery, he was also feeling uneasy about the MRI. But when he arrived at CDI’s Dedham, MA center he relaxed. The…

05/28/2015

Not all Open MRIs are the same. Before you book an appointment, know what you’re getting into: http://goo.gl/CNyGlJ

Sweaty palms, a pounding heart, shortness of breath. Patients with claustrophobia say the mere idea of an MRI makes their bodies react. But we talk to patients about what they did to face those fears and make it through the exam. One common factor: Rather than getting a traditional MRI, these patien…

05/13/2015

Can you handle an MRI? For anyone feeling claustrophobic, try these tips to get you through an exam: http://goo.gl/ZTFn5D

Back in the days of the caveman, a fear of being trapped was helpful. It might have kept you alive. It could have prevented you from becoming something else’s dinner. Even today, Dr. Todd Farchione of Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders says the fear of getting cornered can…