Diagnostic Imaging - Western Missouri Medical Center

Diagnostic Imaging
Department
To schedule an appointment, please call:
(660) 262-7370
WMMC’s Outpatient Services Entrance
Our Diagnostic Imaging Department is located
directly inside this entrance.
Western Missouri Medical Center
WMMC Features:
• New Patient Tower with spacious private
rooms; lifts in various rooms for enhanced
mobility; patient-friendly nursing staff
Diagnostic Imaging Department Features:
• New and expanded Diagnostic Imaging
Department
• Board-certified radiologist
• State-of-the-art 3T MRI, 128-Slice CT
scanner, and more...
WMMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Department is
newly renovated with state-of-the-art imaging
equipment, closer to home.
Our goal is to provide you with the highest
possible level of service by offering:
•A comfortable environment with excellent customer service
•High-quality exams performed by registered technologists and read by board-certified radiologists
•24-hour or less report turn around
•No appointment necessary for X-ray exams
Directions: Conveniently located at the back of
WMMC. Use the “Outpatient Services” Entrance.
403 Burkarth Road
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 262-7530
WMMC.com
WMMC’s New Main Entrance
Diagnostic
Imaging
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Offering advanced diagnostic
imaging services including
MRI, ultrasound, bone density,
X-ray, mammography,
computed tomography and
nuclear medicine.
Diagnostic Imaging
Services
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY (CT)
Computerized tomography (CT) combines a series
of X-ray views taken from many different angles
and computer processing to create cross-sectional
images of the bones and soft tissues inside your
body. CT scan images can provide much more
information than conventional X-rays.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE
IMAGING (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio waves along with
specialized computers to produce high quality, detailed images of the body.
A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast
used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms
play a key role in early breast cancer detection
and help decrease breast cancer deaths. A
mammogram can be used either for screening or
for diagnostic purposes.
WMMC performs mammography exams on
a Siemens Novation full-field digital machine.
WMMC’s Mammography Department is fully
accredited with the American College of Radiology and follows all of the regulations outlined by
the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
A physician order is not required for screening
mammograms. So, call to make your appointment today!
The patient-friendly, open design accommodates
different size patients and helps reduce anxiety
and claustrophobia.
DEXA-BONE DENSITY
A DEXA scan is a non-invasive test that uses a low
dose of X-rays to detect the amount of calcium and
other minerals in your bones. A DEXA scan provides an accurate assessment of your risk of breaking a bone and allows your physician to take action before a fracture occurs.
Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) performs CTs using the Siemens Somatom Definition
AS (128-slice CT Scanner). The 128–slice detector means that an entire body scan can be performed from head to toe in just 10 seconds. It
also generates 4D images, offering clearer results
and may potentially eliminate follow-up visits. The
large gantry opening and high capacity table allow for all body sizes.
MAMMOGRAPHY
WMMC performs MRI using the Siemens Magnetom Verio 3T, which has a magnet that is four times
the strength of any magnet in our region.
Our 3T MRI’s spacious, open design enables
patients of all sizes to be comfortable
without feeling claustrophobic.
ULTRASOUND
Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography, is
an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound
waves to produce relatively precise images of
structures within your body. The images produced
during an ultrasound examination often provide
valuable information for diagnosing and treating a
variety of diseases and conditions.
For more information, please call our Diagnostic Imaging Department at (660) 262-7530 or visit WMMC.com.