Our  Mission:

Responsive to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve, Wheatland Memorial Healthcare is dedicated to providing sustainable quality care with respect, compassion & teamwork.

RADIOLOGIST

Wheatland Memorial Healthcare works with Capital Radiology for all interpretations.  These Radiologists are American Board Certified.  Call reports are available 24/7.

Dr. Daniel Alzheimer

Dr. Jason White

Ultrasound (Sonography)

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging  procedure that does not use radiation.  Ultrasound is particularly useful in soft tissue and organ studies.  Some examinations are preferred to have the patient fasting so that air in the stomach and intestines does not interfere with the study.  Depending on the exam requested by the medical provider you will be instructed as to fasting, full bladder, etc.  Most exams take approximately 30 minutes.

Carotid ultrasound is performed to check for plaque formation and other abnormalities in the carotid arteries.  These exams take approximately 1 hour.

Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) takes approximately 1-2 hours.

All non-emergent ultrasound procedures are scheduled Monday through Friday.

MAMMOGRAPHY

Mammograms are x-ray images of the breast. They are recommended on a yearly basis for all women over the age of 40.

Digital mammography uses computerized capture of the breast tissue to produce images that offer high resolution and sharper image detail.  Computerized images also offer the Radiologist the ability to maneuver the density, zoom in/out for viewing.

Early detection is the key to preventing life threatening situations.

•   Easy to make appointments.

•   Reporting in 1 day or less to provider and to patient.

•   Self referral accepted for screening        studies.

•   Studies read by Radiologist.

BONE MINERAL DENSITY DEXASCANNING

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become more fragile. Left untreated, osteoporosis can progress silently until a bone breaks.  In many cases, early detection, prevention and treatment can make a difference.

Osteoporosis affects more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women.

It is the most common cause of hip fractures, a tragedy than can lead to permanent disability, loss of independence or death.  A women’s risk of hip fracture is equal to the combined risk of breast, uterine & ovarian cancer.

Recommendations for testing begin with a baseline at age 50 with additional intervals set by your medical provider.

•   Easy to make appointments.

•   Reporting in 1 day or less to provider and to patient.

•   Self referral accepted for screening        studies.

•   Studies read by Radiologist.

Computerized Tomography  (CT)

Wheatland Memorial offers helical CT scans for most diagnostic needs.  CTis used to image bone, soft tissue and organs of the body.  Depending on the exam ordered you may or may not be given contrast material.

Scans usually do not take more than 15 to 20 minutes and immediate verbal reporting by a Radiologist is available.  Written reports are normally reported daily.

CT requires a medical provider request.

CTA (cardiac & some vascular studies are not performed at our facility.