Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in the delivery of excellent patient care at Banner Health. From detection and diagnosis to the treatment of illnesses and abnormalities, Banner’s varied medical imaging and radiology services help physicians establish and execute individualized treatment plans.
State-of-the-art imaging technologies and expertly trained and certified imaging professionals ensure accurate and effective imaging services for inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients at all Banner facilities.
Additionally, Banner offers interventional radiology services for an array of medical conditions ranging from cardiology to fetal surgery.
A subspecialty of medical imaging, interventional radiology is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. Its use of tiny catheters and miniature instruments aids in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous medical conditions.
In its quest to continually improve patient care, Banner Health initiates and participates in an array of research projects spanning all aspects of health care. Medical imaging is vital to the research process. State-of-the-art imaging technologies ranging from traditional X-ray capabilities to advanced positron emission tomography (PET) enable researchers at Banner Health to explore the human body and examine the impact of their efforts.