The
Department of Diagnostic Imaging encompasses the modalities
of X-ray, ultrasound, computerized tomography scan (CT Scan),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, nuclear medicine
and angiography. The department is composed of approximately
120 staff, six full time radiologists and several part time
physicians who perform and report many of the above procedures.
The diagnostic imaging department performs 149,000 procedures
yearly.
The diagnostic imaging team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will utilize almost entirely new state-of-the-art equipment. The new equipment will include: two C.T. Scanners, an M.R.I., four nuclear medicine cameras, seven stationary ultrasound machines, two portable ultrasound machines, ten x-ray rooms and eight portable X-ray units. No traditional film will be used in the department. All diagnostic equipment will be capable of digital imaging with the results viewed on computers. This process allows for all images to be sent from the Diagnostic Imaging Department to all the other departments throughout the Health Sciences Centre for instant viewing. Additionally, images will be able to be viewed not only in a doctor's office in the city or region, but they can be sent to other hospitals for consultation.
The
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will provide an
educational component within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Radiography, ultrasound and M.R.I students will be trained
in the new technologies, with the hope that they will remain
in the North.
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging is also a member of the North Network,
which provides a means of transmitting diagnostic images from
remote sites in the region to medical facilities where a radiologist
can be reached for consultation. There are presently eighteen
member sites located throughout the Northwest.
TBRHSC is proud to provide a Virtual
Tour of Diagnostic Imaging. The VR Tour has been
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For more information, please contact:
Joanne Lacourciere
Director Diagnostic Imaging
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
980 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 6V4
Email: lacourcj@tbh.net
The
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will provide an
educational component within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Radiography, ultrasound and M.R.I students will be trained
in the new technologies, with the hope that they will remain
in the North.
