Porters offers a wide array of diagnostic technologies from traditional x-ray to the most advanced high-field, open MRI available today. In July 2008, Porter introduced 64-slice CT technology. The 64-slice technology is so quick and provides such clear images; it can capture a heart between beats.
The 64-slice CT is another tool for physicians looking to diagnose heart disease in its earliest stages. Having the technology available allows specially trained radiologists and cardiologists at Porter to obtain the best snapshots of the function and structure of the heart -- non-invasively.
At Porter, we believe that advancing technology works best when it is coupled with staff expertise. The health system has highly trained staff to obtain the best images possible. Porter also has in place a unique collaboration between interventional radiologists and cardiologists who work as a team to provide you with the very best interpretations of the heart and vessel images provided by both the 64-slice CT and high-field, wide open MRI.
Imaging Services:
- Diagnostic X-rays
- Ultrasound (both vascular and obstetrical)
- CT – featuring both first and second generation technology – 16-slice as well as 64-slice units.
- Fluoroscopy
- Nuclear medicine
- DEXA bone density scanning
- Mammography
- PET/CT – oncology imaging that combines positron emission tomography (PET) with axial tomography (CT) to locate cancerous cells anywhere in the body.
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Following is a list of technologies available at each Porter campus.
Portage Hospital Campus
3630 Willowcreek Road
Portage
- 16-slice, Siemens CT scanner
- DEXA Scan Bone Densitometry
- Digital Mammography (This system is equipped with computer-aided dictation, which provides an electronic over-read to identify areas of suspicion that may not be able to be detected by the naked eye.)
- 1.5 Philips, high-field MRI
- Diagnostic x-ray
- Ultrasound
Valparaiso Hospital Campus
814 La Porte Avenue
Valparaiso
- Wide-Open, High-Field MRI
- 64-slice CT scanner
- 16-slice, Seimens CT scanner
- Analog Mammography
- Diagnostic x-ray
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
Valparaiso Outpatient Campus
2000 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso
- 1.5 Philips, High-Field MRI
- CT scanner
- DEXA Scan Bone Densitometry
- Digital Mammography (This system is equipped with computer-aided dictation, which provides an electronic over-read to identify areas of suspicion that may not be able to be detected by the naked eye.)
- Diagnostic x-ray
- Ultrasound
Chesterton Medical Campus
650 Dickinson Road
Chesterton
- Analog Mammography
- Diagnostic x-ray
- Ultrasound
Porter’s PET/CT – Blending Technology for Your Care
In addition, Porter has a free-standing PET/CT conveniently located in Chesterton.
Porter’s Siemens PET/CT is located at the Northwest Indiana PET/CT Center, 1505 South Calumet Road, Chesterton. The technology is used to pinpoint cancer cells in the body.
Computerized radiography has eliminated the need for film and allows for all imaging studies performed at Porter to be stored digitally. All imaging studies are stored on PACS – a picture archiving computerized system – which makes them easily accessible to radiologists at Porter and to your physician.
To request copies of your exams, please call:
- Radiology at the Valparaiso Hospital Campus at 219.263.4684
- Radiology at the Portage Hospital Campus at 219.364.3011
- Radiology at the Valparaiso Outpatient Campus at 219.263.4925
If you have comments or concerns regarding your visit to any of our imaging areas, we would love to hear from you. Our goal is to provide the very best care and customer service.
Nancy Babich, Director of Diagnostic Imaging: 219.263.4682
Stacy Bush, Supervisor of Imaging at the Portage Hospital Campus: 219.364.3421
Melissa Harris, Supervisor of Imaging at the Valparaiso Outpatient Campus: 219.263.7170