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Powell Valley Healthcare’s radiology and imaging department will introduce its new nuclear medicine imaging program at an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The event will …
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Powell Valley Healthcare’s radiology and imaging department will introduce its new nuclear medicine imaging program at an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The event will take place in the west hallway of the hospital, just past the emergency room. Staff will be available to answer questions and share information about nuclear medicine.
PVHC will provide refreshments, and there will be a drawing for a chance to win prizes.
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive tracers to assess bodily functions and to diagnose and treat disease. Specially designed cameras allow doctors to track the path of the radioactive tracers.
The total radiation dose conferred to patients by the majority of radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic nuclear medicine studies is no more than what is conferred during routine chest X-rays or CT exams.
“We are very excited to offer nuclear medicine to the community,” said Marissa Mallory, nuclear medicine technologist. “I am happy to be in Powell to provide this important imaging service, and I look forward to meeting people and answering questions.”
