Screening

It’s common for many of us over 50 to think more about our health. For many of us that means being more proactive. And with today’s technology, learning more…sooner…can translate into better outcomes. At River Radiology we have the technology to perform certain screening exams, which are a proactive way of checking one’s health. Screening tests can detect various diseases and conditions for which symptoms may not yet be obvious, or help evaluate one’s risk for developing a specific disease.

We would like to help you understand these tests, and the ways in which the latest technology can help you be healthier. Education is an important component of one’s health. The more we know, the more we can prevent a problem; the more we know, the better the outcome.

With the information from your exam, your physician can discuss with you specific measures to take to improve your health, and reduce your risk of developing serious illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, stroke, and other conditions.

On this website and in our newsletters we discuss some new screening tests, and some that you are more familiar with. We explain the technology and science behind them, who is a candidate for the tests, and details of the exams.

We encourage you to discuss these tests with your primary care physician, who can provide you with specific information that relates to your physical health. For all these tests, a referral from your primary care physician is required. Most screening exams ­ordered by your physician are covered by insurance. We can help you determine insurance coverage, and you can also check with your insurance carrier.

Don’t you think it’s about time to be more proactive?

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