Dexa Scan

 Dexa Scan bone density testing is offered at the Marian Outpatient Center, Waymart. This service aids in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and other degenerative and metabolic bone diseases.  Dexa Scan testing is the industry standard for bone density measurement.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone mass decreases due to loss of calcium. It is a silent disease. By the time the symptoms are detected, the disease is usually in an advanced stage. Osteoporosis is both treatable and reversible. It is important that women receive accurate diagnosis. To give people of our service area that assurance, Marian Community Hospital chose Dexa Scan that utilizes a one pass technology to perform precise bone mineral density (BMD) measurements with unsurpassed precision. The procedure is both simple and painless. It requires no injections or invasive procedures. One merely lies on the scanner bed, and the scanner sweeps over the area being measured without touching the patient. The entire test takes minutes to complete.
 

Osteoporosis is too serious to go unchecked. Discuss your concerns with your family physician and ask about the Dexa Scan at Marian Outpatient Center. For more information or to schedule a Dexa Scan, call Marian Outpatient Center, Waymart at (570) 488-9500 or the Radiology Department at Marian Community Hospital at (570) 281-1092.

Radiology physician services are directed by Timothy J. Farley, M.D.

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