Radiology
Dependable Diagnostics, Delivered Locally
The Radiology Department at Yoakum Community Hospital provides a number of leading-edge imaging techniques and services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Who we Treat
YCH Imaging provides comprehensive Imaging Services to individuals and families of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our technologists are attentive and caring. By focusing on each person as an individual, we are able to calm anxiety and stress that is so often associated with healthcare.
How we Treat
YCH Imaging offers a wide range of services including routine X-Rays, CT Scans, Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Vascular Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Bone Density, and Fluoroscopy procedures. Our technologists take pride in their craft, always applying the highest standard of care and image quality.
Benefits
Quickly and easily schedule exams with our central scheduling department. Patients appreciate same-week apppointment availability, short wait times, welcoming staff, advanced technology and specialized expertise.
Diagnostic Imaging Services
- LDCT- Low Dose CT Chest Cancer Screening (must meet these minimum requirements and have written order by physician/ provider)
- Patient is between the ages of 50-77
- Patient does not have any symptoms
- The number of packs per day multiplied by the number of years smoked = 20
- Patient has had a smoking cessation conversation with their provider
- Fluoroscopy
- Upper GI/ Ba Swallow/ Small Bowel Series
- Hip Injections
- MRI Shoulder Arthrograms
- X-Ray 24/7 (no appointment needed)
Appointments needed for services listed below. For scheduling or for questions, please call the Central Scheduling, at (361) 293-9638.
- CT Scan (see also LDCT)
- Ultrasound (OB-Gyn, Breast, Small parts, Abdomen)
- Echo Cardiac Ultrasound
- Vascular Ultrasound
- 1.5T MRI
- Nuclear Medicine
- 3D Digital Mammography**
- Women over 40 years of age do not need an order for screening mammogram
- Must be asymptomatic (no pain, tenderness, swelling, redness lump, nodule)
- Must be able to provide a physician/ provider to send results
**Patients experiencing pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, lump, nodule, etc. cannot have a screening mammogram. These patients will need to see their physician/ provider for a written order prior to scheduling
