Responsive to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve, Wheatland Memorial Healthcare is dedicated to providing sustainable quality care with respect, compassion & teamwork.
Imaging Services (X-Ray)
Wheatland Memorial Healthcare works with Capital Radiology for all interpretations. The Radiologist is American Board Certified. Call reports are available 24/7.
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Wheatland Memorial offers helical CT scans for most diagnostic needs. CT is used to image bone, soft tissue and organs of the body. Depending on the exam ordered you may or may not be given contrast material. Scans usually do not take more than 15 to 20 minutes and timely verbal reporting by a Radiologist is available. Written reports are normally reported daily. CT requires a medical provider request.
Computerized Tomography Angiography (CTA)
CT angiography is a type of medical exam that combines a CT scan with an injection of a special dye called contrast material to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body. The contrast is injected through an intravenous (IV) line started in your arm or hand. A computerized tomography scan, or CT scan, is a type of X-ray that uses a computer to make cross-sectional images of your body. The dye injected to perform CT angiography is called a contrast material because it “lights up” blood vessels and tissues that are being studied. Many CTA exams would be referred to a larger tertiary facility.
Ultrasound Sonography
Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging procedure that does not use radiation. Ultrasound is particularly useful in soft tissue and organ studies. Some examinations are preferred to have the patient fasting so that air in the stomach and intestines does not interfere with the study. Depending on the exam requested by the medical provider you will be instructed as to fasting, full bladder, etc. Most exams take approximately 30 minutes.
Carotid ultrasound is performed to check for plaque formation and other abnormalities in the carotid arteries. These exams take approximately 1 hour.
Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) takes approximately 1-2 hours.
All non-emergent ultrasound procedures are scheduled Monday through Friday.