Imaging & Radiology

PHONE: (405) 527-2239

Purcell Municipal Hospital Radiology Department offers the following services to conveniently serve you. Procedure results are available within 24 hours of procedure.

In most cases, prior insurance authorization is required. Please call (405) 527-4203 to schedule these exams.

Radiographic Imaging

Providing quality orthopedic and general x-ray with digital imaging for patients of all ages.
CT (Computed Tomography)

Providing general diagnostic CT imaging.

• CT Head
• CT Spine (Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar)
• CT Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis
• CT Chest PE Protocol

Ultrasound

Providing general diagnostic Ultrasound imaging.

• General Ultrasound
• OB Ultrasound
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Small Parts Ultrasound
• Echocardiography aka Cardiac Echo’s: Simply, ultrasound of the heart.

Nuclear Medicine

Providing general diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging for out-patients.

• Hepatobiliary w/EF (HIDA) Gallbladder scans
• Full body bone scans
• Limited body bone scans
• Lung Perfusion (VQ) scans
• GI Blood Loss Imaging Acute
• Thyroid Scan & 24hr Uptake
• Myocardial Perfusion (Chemical)
• Cardiac Ejection Fraction
• Bone Scan, Three Phase
• Bone Scan, SPECT/Hemangioma
• Liver/Spleen SPECT

Cardiac Stress Testing

A cardiac stress test is also called an exercise test or a treadmill test. Cardiac stress testing is performed in the presence of a Cardiologist.

Bone Densitometry or DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) Scanning

Bone density testing is strongly recommended if you:

• are a post-menopausal woman and not taking estrogen
• have a personal or maternal history of hip fracture or smoking
• are a post-menopausal woman who is tall (over 5 feet 7 inches) or thin (less than 125 pounds).
• are a man with clinical conditions associated with bone loss
• use medications that are known to cause bone loss, including corticosteroids such as Prednisone, various anti-seizure medications such as Dilantin and certain barbituates, or high-dose thyroid replacement drugs.
• have type 1 (formerly called juvenile or insulin-dependent) diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, or a
• family history of osteoporosis
• have high bone turnover, which shows up in the form of excessive collagen in urine samples.
• have a thyroid condition, such as hyperthyroidism
• have a parathyroid condition, such as hyperparathyroidism.
• have experienced a fracture after only mild trauma
• have had x-ray evidence of vertebral fracture or other signs of osteoporosis.

If you have any questions regarding the Radiology services provided at Purcell Municipal Hospital, please contact the Radiology Department at (405) 527-2239.