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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic services are a critical component in the continuum of care. That’s why our diagnostic imaging and laboratory services utilize the latest technologies to provide you with the highest quality testing and most efficient results reporting possible. Multiple locations across Northeast Connecticut offer convenient access to a full range of the most advanced testing possible, while our electronic medical records system ensures that your results are instantly shared with your care team as soon as they’re available. Our certified and dedicated diagnostics professionals, accredited facilities, and integrated network ensure that you’ll receive the highest quality, most efficient and reliable testing available, in a convenient and comfortable environment. Day Kimball Healthcare offers integrated, comprehensive care close to home. To learn more about all of our services visit daykimball.org. Diagnostic Imaging To schedule an appointment at any of the below locations, please call: (860) 963-6320 or (860) 779-3366 ext. 6320 Day Kimball Hospital 320 Pomfret Street Putnam, CT 06260 Day Kimball Diagnostic Imaging Center 39 Kennedy Drive Putnam, CT 06260 Day Kimball Healthcare Center 12 Lathrop Road Plainfield, CT 06374 Day Kimball Healthcare Center 55 Green Hollow Road Danielson, CT 06239 daykimball.org Day Kimball Healthcare provides high quality, convenient diagnostic imaging services at four locations across Northeast Connecticut. Our state-of-the-art facilities use the latest technologies. Our associated board-certified radiologists from Jefferson Radiology are experts in the fields of diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology. And, our integrated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system means your care team will have access to your imaging results as soon as they’re available, providing you with a shorter wait time to receive results and helping you to avoid redundant testing so you can better control your healthcare costs. Our services include: • CT (Computerized Tomography) Scans - Head and body scans, CT angiography, and CT-guided biopsies and surgical procedures. • DEXA (Bone Density/Bone Densiometry) Testing - We offer dual energy bone density imaging for the detection of osteoporosis and high definition instant vertebral assessment for detection of spine fractures with rapid, low dose, single energy images in seconds. • Mammography - We offer full field digital (FFD) screening and diagnostic mammographies, ductograms, needle localizations, invasive procedures and sterotactic core biopsies. • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - Services include head and body scans, breast MRI and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA). We also offer the High Field Espree Open Bore MRI machine for those who aren’t comfortable in the traditional enclosed MRI. • Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances to visualize the structure and function of internal organs. Services include cardiac SPECT scans, thyroid function scans and bone, gastrointestinal, liver, spleen, and renal (kidney) scans. • PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scans - PET scans use a radioactive drug to show how your tissues and organs are functioning. PET scans are helpful in diagnosing or assessing several conditions, including cancer, heart disease and brain disorders. • Ultrasound - Services include abdominal, breast, OB/GYN, testicular and vascular ultrasounds, as well as echocardiography, stress echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and ultrasound-guided invasive procedures. • X-ray - X-ray may be used to diagnose broken, fractured, or infected bones, arthritis, certain lung conditions such as pneumonia, gastrointestinal conditions and other conditions. Accessing Diagnostic Imaging Services A physician or practitioner’s order is required for all imaging. An appointment is required for all imaging, except routine X-rays, which are done on a walk-in basis. For all other imaging, please call for an appointment. See our website for a listing of which imaging services are available at each location. Billing and Payment Information Please check with your insurance carrier for details about your specific coverage, copays, deductibles and any prior authorization requirements. You will receive a bill from Day Kimball Hospital for the testing portion of your service, and a bill from Jefferson Radiology for the radiologist’s test interpretation services. If you have questions about your Day Kimball Hospital bill or need help paying for care, please contact our team of financial counselors at (860) 963-6337 (at the prompt, enter option 2). For more information visit daykimball.org/billing.