

Closed MRI vs Open MRI
When your doctor tells you they're sending you for an MRI, it can be a bit nerve-racking. That fear mostly comes from not knowing what to expect. A lot of people don't realize that there is more than one type of MRI machine. The traditional MRI most people know about is a closed unit. Another option is an open MRI unit- which is more patient-friendly. Both have their strengths and weaknesses and it will be up to the patient and doctor to decide, together, what the best option


What is Diagnostic Imaging, Anyway?
Have you ever played football and hurt your shoulder throwing the last spiral for that winning touch down? Maybe you were driving, on your way to get a pumpkin spice latte when *BAM* someone slams into you. You feel your neck immediately throbbing. Possibly, like me, you were just walking and tripped over air, and landed on your ankle wrong. Whatever the case may be, we've all been in instances where we've somehow managed to injure ourselves. The question is, where do you go