Radiology

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center radiology services are performed in several of our Radiology plays several crucial roles in medicine. It can be used for advanced testing and treatment, screening and wellness, and detecting diseases and conditions. Think of radiology as a huge umbrella, with many specific technologies underneath it.

Whether you need routine checkups or urgent care, total women's health care, pediatric care, physical therapy, or other services, the caring doctors and nurses of Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) are here for you and your family.

PVHMC (Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center) radiology services include:

• General Radiology
• CT scan
• PET scan
• Ultrasound
• Dexa scan
• 3 Tesla MRI
• Screening mammography
• Stat & routine imaging

Radiology for testing and treatment

In the realm of testing and treatment, there is a wide range of radiology techniques, including, but not limited to:

• X-ray, or radiography, is used to diagnose fractured bones, detect injury or infection, or locate foreign objects in soft tissue. Some X-ray exams employ an iodine-based contrast material to clarify the visibility of specific organs like the heart, lungs, blood vessels, or tissues.
• Computed tomography (CT) creates detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue, and blood vessels. CT is considered by many doctors as the preferred method to detect cancer since it can confirm the presence of a tumor and determine its size and location. In emergency cases, CT can quickly reveal internal injuries and bleeding to help save lives.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to detect conditions such as tumors and diseases of the liver, heart, and bowel. MRI may also be used to monitor an unborn child in the womb.
• Ultrasound imaging is an effective method of diagnosing unexplained pain, swelling, and infection. It can provide imaging guidance for needle biopsies or evaluate conditions related to blood flow. Ultrasound is also the preferred imaging method for monitoring a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
• Mammography breast imaging uses low-dose X-rays to detect cancer early —when it is most treatable. Mammography plays a leading role in early detection because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before you or your physician can feel them.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test that uses small amounts of radioactive glucose to detect cancer cells earlier than other imaging methods.It creates detailed 3D images of the body’s organs and tissues, highlighting areas of intense glucose uptake, which signals the presence of cancer.

Radiology for screening and wellness

One or more radiology techniques might be used to evaluate the health of specific areas of the body.  

Radiology can accurately screen for:

• Breast cancer
• Cardiac (Heart)
• Carotid artery
• Clinical trial candidacy
• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer

Radiology for detecting diseases and conditions

There are dozens of diseases and conditions radiology exams can detect throughout the body. Here is just a partial list:

• Alzheimer's disease and dementia
• Anemia
• Appendicitis
• Arthritis and osteoporosis
• Blood clots and peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Brain tumors
• Many types of cancers
• Pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cirrhosis of the liver, fatty liver disease, and liver fibrosis
• Crohn's disease
• Kidney and bladder stones
• Kidney failure
• Renal cysts
• Stroke

Advanced radiology services in the Inland Empire

We offer advanced digital radiology exams at Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) in Claremont, Chino Hills, and Chino Hills Crossroads. We provide some of the most accurate analyses available in the area, from CT and DEXA scans, screening mammography, and the powerful 3 Tesla MRI.

Contact PVHMC Digital Radiology at:

Chino Hills: 909-630-7865

Chino Hills Crossroads: 909-630-7492

La Verne: 909-392-6521

Claremont: 909-630-7919

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