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You’re Covered! The 4 Preventative Scans Worth Scheduling

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Does your health insurance provider offer benefits that you don’t know about? When it comes to staying healthy, more and more insurance companies are recognizing the value of preventative screening.

According to Eric Hargis, public policy adviser for the Colon Cancer Alliance, “Too many Americans are dying from a largely preventable disease that can almost always be treated if found early….this will save lives.”

With the ability to be more proactive,

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Get Your Imaging Services at a Women’s Imaging Center

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Choosing to entrust your diagnostic needs to a women’s imaging center can be very empowering. There’s nothing quite like receiving the very best medical care in a space designed just for women: beautiful, elegant, immaculate, and safe. Here are a few things you can expect when you get your imaging services at a women’s imaging center:

Exclusivity

A women’s imaging center is custom-made just for women.

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Why You Need a Bone Density Scan

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A bone density scan is a quick, painless, and non-invasive way to measure the strength of your bones. The test, called a DEXA scan, is a kind of x-ray. A bone density scan can help your doctor diagnose osteoporosis and prevent fractures. Your doctor will generally recommend a bone density scan if you are 65 or older,

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The Power of a Women’s Imaging Center: Built Just for You

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A carefully-designed women’s imaging center can be very comforting. While most women don’t look forward to their annual mammogram appointment, you just might if you know you’re heading to a beautiful, spa-like setting designed just for women. So why choose a women’s imaging center for your medical imaging needs?

A Women’s Imaging Center Offers the Very Finest of Care

When you entrust your care to a women’s imaging center,

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5 Essential Women’s Imaging Services

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Women’s imaging services exist to help women own their health. From screening services to interventional procedures, these five services help you stay healthy and take control of your health.

1. A Mammogram: Possibly the Best-Known Women’s Imaging Service

When we think of women’s imaging, we most often think of mammograms. A mammogram remains one of the primary tools in the fight against breast cancer.

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How A Bone Density Scan Can Change Your Life

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A bone density scan makes all the difference in preventing complications due to osteoporosis. It’s the only scan that can detect osteoporosis before a break or fracture occurs. This allows doctors to treat osteoporosis in a way that could prevent a fracture.

When You Need A Bone Density Scan

Risk factors for osteoporosis include,

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Essential Screenings for a Woman Post-menopause

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Post-menopause can be a drastic adjustment for many women. Your body has undergone a significant physical change. With that come certain increased risks due to a sharp decrease in your estrogen and other hormones. Some women may choose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to deal with menopausal symptoms and health risks, although HRT itself can increase the risk of certain diseases.

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What is a DEXA Scan?

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If you’re a post-menopausal woman, you should ask your doctor about a DEXA Scan. A DEXA Scan is a test to measure bone density. DEXA stands for Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry and is also sometimes referred to as Bone Densitometry.  It helps your doctor diagnose or predict your risk of developing osteoporosis using low-dose x-rays, and can also help predict your risk for bone fractures.

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