Radiology
What we can do for you:
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a form of imaging modality used to obtain clinically useful diagnostic information. MRI produces images of anatomy without the use of radiation required with other imaging modalities, such as x-ray. MRI is noninvasive with no known side or after effects.
Community Hospital-Fairfax placed an MRI onsite in 2019. The Echelon Oval is designed around the shape of the human body, allowing for an optimal patient experience with outstanding comfort, space and efficiency. The 74cm oval bore is the widest 1.5T MR system available.
MRIs are offered 5 days a week Monday through Friday.
Digital Mammograms
Community Hospital-Fairfax is proud to offer American Association of Radiology Accredited mammography services. Digital mammos are done daily and once a month in the evening to accmodate busy schedules.
X-Rays
By appointment or on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
CT Scans
By appointment or on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
Low Dose CT
The Low Dose CT is a low dose radiation CT that can help detect lung cancer early. If detected early, lung cancer can often be treated successfully.
For smokers with Medicare, this screening is free but there are eligibility requirements. The individual must be between the ages of 50 and 77, a current smoker or a smoker that has smoked within the last 15 years, a smoking history of at least 20 pack years (one pack a day for 20 years) and have a written order from a provider.
For non-Medicare smokers or for Medicare smokers that do not meet the eligibility requirements, it is recommended that you visit with your provider about whether your screening might be covered and if this screening is right for you.
PET/CT
Available by appointment
How long does it take to recieve results?
Typically it takes about 2-3 business days to receive your results from the ordering provider.
Using the MyCareCorner patient portal, you could possibly see your results as fast as a couple hours after your visit. Click here, to learn more about our patient portal.
Why should I have my imaging exam done at an accredited facility?
When you see the gold seals of accreditation prominently displayed in our imaging facility, you can be sure that you are in a facility that meets standards for imaging quality and safety. Look for the ACR Gold Seals of Accreditation.
To achieve the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our facility’s personnel qualifications, equipment requirements, quality assurance, and quality control procedures have gone through a rigorous review process and have met specific qualifications. It’s important for patients to know that every aspect of the ACR accreditation process is overseen by board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging.
What does ACR accreditation mean?
- Our facility has voluntarily gone through a vigorous review process to ensure that we meet nationally-accepted standards of care.
- Our personnel are well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical imaging, interpret your images, and administer your radiation therapy treatments.
- Our equipment is appropriate for the test or treatment you will receive, and our facility meets or exceeds quality assurance and safety guidelines.
What does the gold seal mean?
When you see the ACR gold seal, you can rest assured that your prescribed imaging test will be done at a facility that has met the highest level of imaging quality and radiation safety. The facility and its personnel have gone through a comprehensive review to earn accreditation status by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the largest and oldest imaging accrediting body in the U.S. and a professional organization of 34,000 physicians.
Note: All patients must have a doctor’s referral to make an appointment with radiology services. Please check with your insurance company to determine pre-certification requirements.