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Medical Clinic Radiology

The Radiology Department at Health & Counseling Services Medical Clinic is located on the first floor of the Human Services Building. It is staffed by one full-time registered Radiographer. 

Services Offered

• X-Rays
• Electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG) 

Special procedures ordered by an Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù Medical Clinic provider will be scheduled with other health care providers. Please contact your insurance provider regarding payment coverage.

For Your Safety

• Lead aprons (shields) are used to protect reproductive organs for most procedures, except in cases where shielding would interfere with the exam.
• The Radiographer will request a detailed medical history of the reason for an x-ray, before the x-ray procedure is performed. For females, this will include whether or not there is a chance of pregnancy, as x-rays may pose a risk to the unborn fetus.
• The x-ray machine is designed to prevent leakage of radiation. Special cones are used to confine the area exposed to the x-ray beam and aluminum filters have been added to the machine to remove even more radiation.
• The Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Division of Nuclear Safety inspects all x-ray equipment annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

May I come into the Medical Clinic and ask for an x-ray without first seeing a doctor?

No. Only a medical doctor can order x-rays. When you come into the Health Service, the nurse will document your condition and make an appointment with a physician if necessary.

Why are my x-rays sent to a Radiologist?

All Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù x-rays are reviewed by a Radiologist, a physician who specializes in interpreting x-rays. Most Radiology reports are available within 2 business days.

What happens to the x-rays after the technologist takes the picture?

X-rays taken at the Medical Clinic are the property of Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù. X-rays are a permanent part of the patient’s electronic medical record.

Why do I need to remove body piercings?

The metal rings or posts may interfere with the x-ray procedure. This depends on the part of the body being examined, so please inform the technologist if you have any body piercings.