Chester River Hospital Center has announced that it now offers the Dexa Scan service, the first of the new Women’s Health Services that will be offered in the Medical Services Building. The Dexa Scan measures Bone Mineral Density (BMD). This non-invasive test generally takes less than 20 minutes to complete and is performed with low levels of radiation, less than the radiation from a typical chest x-ray. The scan measures bone mineral density at the patient’s spine and hip. When taking a bone density measurement, the mineral density of a segment of bone is measured to see if there is enough calcium and other minerals present indicative of healthy bones. Results from this test are useful in diagnosing bone loss and certain conditions such as osteoporosis and osteopenia
“At Chester River Hospital Center, we take women’s health seriously and bone health is very important for a long and healthy lifestyle,” comments Kelly Bottomley, Director of Radiology, Chester River Hospital Center. “We encourage all members of our community to take a moment to discuss bone health with their primary care physicians to see if a Dexa Scan is recommended.”
This new service is offered in the Chester River Hospital Specialty Clinic, located on the second floor of the Medical Services Building. For more information about the Dexa Scan, contact the Radiology Department at 410-778-7668, extension 2404 or visit www.chesterriverhealth.org. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 410-810-5657.