Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging services are provided at the Midland site of Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) by highly skilled professional staff. The Diagnostic Imaging department is made up of several different modalities, each take images of the body using a different technique. The images are used for clinical diagnosis, treatment or disease monitoring. These include:
Computed Tomography (commonly known as CT)
X-Ray (also known as radiography)
Ultrasound, including Echosonography.
COMING SOON– MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Spring of 2025, please note at this time we are not accepting referrals
Please Note:
- Patients should arrive early for their appointment. Registration takes place in the main lobby using a numbering system. Diagnostic Imaging is located on the main floor just down the hall from registration.
- All examinations require a physician’s order and you must have a valid health card. (Remember to check the expiration date on your health card to ensure it is still valid)
You can find more information about each service below or by selecting the + tabs under Diagnostic Imaging on our programs and services menu.
Patient Records and Reports
Patients wishing to take their images to another facility for consultation must request them 24 hours in advance and pick them up at the Diagnostic Imaging reception desk during normal business hours. Please note that you must present valid ID.
Routine Radiology (x-ray)
X-Rays are a form of ionizing radiation used as a diagnosing tool. They are the most common tests done in Medical Imaging. An image is produced when a detector senses x-rays as they pass through the part of the body being imaged. X-Ray services are performed for inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients. General X-Ray does not require a booking. Allow time for waiting as the X-Ray Department runs on a first come, first serve basis.
Click here for the X-Ray requisition form
Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging, uses high frequency sound waves to create real time images of the inside of your body. It is commonly used to assess organs and vessels, monitor pregnancies, detect abnormalities and assist with medical procedures.
Click here for the Ultrasound requisition form
CT Scans
CT uses X-rays manipulated by a computer to produce images of a patient’s anatomy. CT can best be explained by thinking of the body as a loaf of sliced bread. As the body passes through the gantry (the tunnel in the centre of the scanner) each slice is recorded by a combination of X-rays and a computer that the technologist can manipulate to enhance specific areas for diagnosis.
Click here for the CT Scan requisition form
COMING SOON- MRI:
An MRI scan uses a powerful magnet, radiofrequency waves, and a computer to create cross-sectional images of internal organs and structures. It does not use ionizing radiation as x-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans do. The scanner resembles a large tube which is always open at both ends. You will lie on a table which will then move the area of your body to be scanned into the middle of the tube. You can expect most of your body to go inside the MRI scanner. If you have claustrophobia, a fear of confined spaces, please discuss sedation with your doctor prior to your MRI appointment. (Sedation will not be provided at GBGH.) You must be free of metal for your test, including all jewelry and piercings. You will be asked to change into a hospital gown for the exam. You may also be asked to provide additional information about any implanted devices or accidents where metal has entered your body. This is required to ensure your safety in the MRI. Please be prepared to remove all external devices, glucose monitors and medication patches.
For further information or to make an appointment please contact:
Phone: (705) 526-1300 ext. 5090
Fax: (705) 526-7837
Email: imaging@gbgh.on.ca
Hours: Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for all services
(Emergency services are available during all other hours)
Services available: routine radiology (x-rays), ultrasound, CT scan