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The Results From An Abdominal CT Scan

How Do I Prepare For An Abdominal CT Scan?

An abdominal CT scan uses X-ray technology and specialized computers to create images of your abdomen. For this type of CT scan, preparation is extremely important to ensure accurate images are portrayed. Low-quality...

October 17, 2022 – 4 min read
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How Do You Prepare for a Back MRI?

So, your doctor recommended a back MRI. Getting a back MRI can come with a lot of unknowns from how to prepare to why your doctor ordered this scan, but keep reading to...

October 10, 2022 – 9 min read
The Results From A CT Scan Of The Brain

What A CT Scan Shows Of The Head & Brain

Computed Tomography (CT) scans are a type of diagnostic imaging study that physicians use to help them diagnose certain medical conditions. CT scans can be conducted on any part of your body. Your...

October 3, 2022 – 4 min read
Mammogram Technologist Viewing Breast Images During A Mammogram

What Is Dense Breast Tissue?

Many factors are involved when assessing a woman’s risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. These factors include family history, age, geography, and many more. What some women may not know is, the...

September 19, 2022 – 6 min read
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What Does An MRI Detect?

Your doctor has recommended you get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), but you aren’t sure what your doctor is concerned about. Because MRI scans provide the clearest possible images of any internal scan,...

September 12, 2022 – 11 min read
Mammogram Technologist Helping Female Patient During 3D Mammogram

Is A 3D Mammogram Better Than An MRI Scan?

Next to skin cancer, Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer faced by women around the globe. In the United States, around 300,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed...

September 6, 2022 – 5 min read
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How To Overcome Claustrophobia During An MRI Scan

If you are claustrophobic and anxious about getting an MRI, you are not alone. Claustrophobia affects about 12.5% of the population, but getting an MRI can pose significant issues for more than 9%...

August 31, 2022 – 11 min read
CT Technologist Performs CT Scan On Female Patient Laying Comfortably

How Much Does A CT Scan Cost?

High-tech computed tomography (CT) scans typically take between 15 and 30 minutes, providing detailed images of blood vessels, bones, soft tissues, muscles, and organs. These images help your care team make a clear...

August 24, 2022 – 8 min read
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How Much Does An MRI Cost In South Jersey?

An MRI in South Jersey can cost between $250-$8,750, which might surprise you, but the amount you actually pay could be a lot less. The cost of an MRI scan can vary depending...

August 15, 2022 – 7 min read

Now offering Mammo with Cardiac Screening

Your heart tells a story, and your mammogram can help you hear it.

Heart disease is one of the leading health concerns for women, and early signs often go unnoticed.

Mammo with Cardiac Screening evaluates breast arterial calcification (BAC), a finding associated with cardiovascular risk, during a routine screening mammogram — with no additional exam time or radiation.

Starting January 19, you can choose Mammo with Cardiac Screening for a $120 out-of-pocket fee (HSA/FSA eligible).

To schedule Mammo with Cardiac Screening or add it to your upcoming mammogram, call (888) 909-7572.