Adirondack Health's medical imaging departments feature advanced imaging resources and experienced medical professionals who provide quality, personalized care for patients of all ages.
The Adirondack Health medical imaging staff is fully accredited and certified in their various disciplines. Each member has met and surpassed all commonly accepted standards set forth by nationally accredited organizations. Our board-certified radiologists conduct and interpret imaging exams using state-of-the-art equipment and are readily available to meet with you in emergency cases to answer questions about your results.
Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed weekends and holidays
Tupper Lake Health Center
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed weekends and holidays
Our department is a leader in the field of medical imaging including the following services:
Many of our services are accredited by the American College of Radiology. The 36,000 members of the American College of Radiology include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and allied health professionals. For over three quarters of a century, the ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it.
Early detection is a proven approach when it comes to treating most cancers, and Adirondack Health offers two innovative tools to detect and treat lung cancer.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now provides coverage for low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening for seniors at high-risk for the disease, giving access to care that can save more lives than any cancer screening test in history. Available at Adirondack Health, this cost effective low dose CT screening is proven to reduce lung cancer deaths by catching the disease before there are symptoms.
In addition, new technology known as navigational bronchoscopy provides thoracic surgeon Dr. Michael Hill, Chief of Surgery, an advantage in the early diagnosis and treatment of lung disease. This minimally invasive procedure uses GPS technology, similar to navigation systems used in vehicles, to help surgeons access hard-to-reach areas of the lung with great accuracy. This procedure is used to obtain lung tissue for biopsy, diagnosis and early treatment.
The first step for people with a high risk of developing lung cancer is to undergo a low dose CT scan of the chest. This produces detailed images needed to detect many lung diseases and abnormalities while using up to 90 percent less radiation than a conventional chest CT scan. CMS will cover low-dose CT screening exams for individuals aged 55-77 years with a 30 pack-a-year smoking history who currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. One pack-year equals smoking one pack per day for one year; one pack is 20 cigarettes. A physician referral is needed for a low-dose CT screening exam.
The benefits of low-dose CT of the chest include:
For more information, contact Medical Imaging Director Jim Sabin at 518-897-2943.
