Imaging & Radiology
Whether it’s time for your mammogram or you need advanced testing, like MRI or ultrasound, Silver Cross Hospital’s full-service diagnostic imaging department provides you with the latest technologies to accurately diagnose your condition.
Some of the more commonly performed imaging tests include:
- Bone densitometry/DEXA Scan
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
- Heart testing
- CT scan
- Mammography
- MRI
- Nuclear medicine
- PET/CT
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray/fluoroscopy
Superior Imaging Capabilities
Technologies like those available at Silver Cross give doctors many options when it comes to diagnosing a patient’s condition. Diagnostic imaging is used to identify a wide range of problems. Broken bones, heart conditions, cancer, blood clots and gastrointestinal illnesses are just a few of the problems that can be identified by diagnostic imaging.
At Silver Cross, our No.1 priority is to ensure accuracy, patient safety and comfort. Our superior imaging capabilities are accredited by the American College of Radiology and supported by a caring team of board-certified radiologists and registered radiologic technologists.
How to Obtain Imaging Reports and Digital Images
You can request copies of your radiology digital images and reports— such as an X-ray or a mammogram — by contacting the Imaging File Room at (815) 300-7055. Copies of digital images are available on CD.
You will be required to complete a medical release form when picking up medical records, and you will be asked to show your ID. There is no charge for obtaining CDs or medical imaging records.
Online Appointment Scheduling
Did you know you can schedule many of your diagnostic imaging tests online by using SCHedule NOW? It’s easy, convenient and hassle-free.
Schedule your appointment for screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging –such as CT, MRI, EKG, Dexa Scan, ultrasound, X-ray and more at a Silver Cross location close to you. Select your service from the menu bar above, enter your zip code and follow the prompts. All it takes is a few clicks.
If you have a doctor’s order for multiple tests or need your test performed within the next 72 hours, please call (815) 300-7076 so we can expedite your request.
SCHedule NOW also sends e-mail and text reminders, so you’ll never miss an appointment.
When you select an appointment time, you will leave the Silver Cross Hospital website and be transferred to our booking partner, HealthPost. Please read the HealthPost privacy policy and terms of use.
*Please note for screening mammogram appointments: if you are currently breastfeeding, have ever been diagnosed with breast cancer, or are experiencing breast pain, lumps or discharge, please contact our Central Scheduling Department at (815) 300-7076 to assist you in scheduling your procedure.
