Vestavia Hills Imaging Center

In honor of the men and women of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice, our office will be closed for Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday.

At Capitol Imaging Services, we know teamwork is the key to building a successful company. In today's post, learn how our President & CFO, Jeff Fields' passion for leading and developing teams is guiding CIS into the future!

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In honor of Groundhog Day, CIS wants everyone to know they can save money on out of pocket expenses!

Contact us today to learn more and to find our why we are Doctor Trusted and Patient Preferred.

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Ultrasounds are a commonly ordered healthcare study. But how do they work? In today's post, learn how this noninvasive imaging test uses sound waves to make pictures of organs, tissues, and other structures inside your body.

Ultrasound Ultrasound technology sends high frequency sound waves into the patient and images the returning echoes from the tissues inside the body…

At Capitol Imaging Services, we pride ourselves on being Doctor Trusted and Patient Preferred. But have you ever wondered how a healthcare provider earns such a great reputation?

The answer lies with the incredible people who make up our team! Today, we're excited to introduce you to our leader at the helm: John P. Stagg, our CEO.

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Squirrel Appreciation Day was created by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife rehabilitator from Asheville, North Carolina, in 2001. Hargrove wanted to encourage people to enjoy the company of squirrels and recognize their value in our ecosystems.

In honor of National Squirrel Day, CIS wants everyone to know they can save money on out of pocket expenses! Only a squirrel would pay more than they have to! Contact us today to learn more and to find our why we are Doctor Trusted and Patient Preferred.

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Capitol Imaging Services (CIS) is happy to assist you with setting up your account for our patient portal. Through the portal, you can securely obtain access records for your screening and diagnostic exams performed at a Capitol Imaging Services facility.

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Capitol Imaging Services (CIS) is working to be the screening and diagnostic testing provider of choice for people in the communities we serve as well as their medical providers.

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To ensure the safety of our patients & staff, many of our centers may be closed, or have altered hours of operation. Not sure if your center will be open for your appointment? Please give them a call to confirm. Thank you for your patience!

Due to the winter storm sweeping across the county, many of our centers may close or have altered hours of operation. We will post updates as conditions change. We encourage everyone to take these conditions seriously, be safe, and stay warm!

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A man who brought hope and healing to America.

Today is National Pharmacist Day. A day dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of pharmacists in the United States. Our Pharmacists go far beyond filling prescriptions. They ensure medications we rely on are safe and efficient and offer crucial advice.

Did you know that even the slightest movement during your exam can compromise your MRI? In today's post, we discuss how holding perfectly still during your study can help us insure we get your MRI right, the first time!

Movement During MRI FREEZE! Hold still during your Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam. Did you know that even the slightest movement during your exam can compromise your MRI picture? Motion can affect nearly every modality of radiology, but…

In observance of the holidays, we will be closed Monday, December 25th and Monday, January 1st.

Happy Holidays!

Capitol Imaging Services offers the advanced technology of 3D mammography within a relaxed non-hospital environment. 3D mammography, also known as breast tomosynthesis, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011.
In today's post, learn how radiologists now have the ability to view inside the breast layer by layer, helping to see the fine details more clearly by minimizing overlapping tissue.

3D Mammography 3D mammogram are multiple images of the breast, taken from different angles giving the radiologist mammogram views never before possible…

When researching MRI magnets, signal strength plays a big role in creating the highest quality MRI exam for your medical provider. A 3.0T Ultra-High Field MRI delivers twice the field strength of a traditional 1.5T MRI scanner, providing greater detail in both structure and function. Three Tesla, or 3.0T, MRI is currently the gold standard in many specialized areas of medical imaging, including oncologic, neurological, orthopedic and urological practices.
However, the 3.0T MRI is not always superior to other units. Different strength MRI units, and their customized software packages, are utilized based on the type of study needed by the referring provider.
In today's post, we discuss what you need to know about the magnet strength of an MRI scanner.

3T MRI A 3T MRI delivers twice the field strength of traditional 1.5T MRI scanners, providing greater detail in both structure and function…

From everyone at Capitol Imaging Services, wishing you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Capitol Imaging Services provides our patients imaging services free of hectic medical campuses, multi-story parking garages, elevators, painted lines and confusing signs. Just park and walk in the front door and straight into our reception area.

Being more at ease for an MRI, CT or ultrasound scan contributes significantly to better images and a more quality outcome for the radiologist and the treating medical provider.

Visit us for your next imaging service and find out why CIS is doctor trusted and patient preferred.

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As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, CIS would like to remind everyone that early detection can save lives.

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms.

Request your appointment for your screening mammogram with us at https://capitolimagingservices.com/appointment-request/ and find out why we are "Doctor Trusted and Patient Preferred".

Pictured: DIS Covington Hwy 21

The Capitol Imaging Services Team had a great time participating as a sponsor in the Autumn Polo Classic presented by the New Orleans Polo Club. Proceeds from the event went to NAMI of St. Tammany, a group dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy. To find out more about this amazing group go to https://namisttammany.org/

Top Left Pic: Rachel Englert, Amanda Nelson and Shannon Blanton

Bottom Left Pic: Shannon and Chris Blanton

Top Right: Dr. Cathy Zhang and Shannon Blanton

Bottom Right: Dr. Sebastian Koga, Shannon Blanton and Michael Holmes

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many women may be anxious about getting a mammogram. In today's post, we explain why it's important and what to expect during a mammogram.

Your First Mammogram: What To Expect Going through something the first time is usually when it causes the most concern, worry and anxiousness, particularly as it applies to breast cancer screening. Although a mammogram can not prevent cancer, it can help…

A mammogram can detect breast cancer up to two years before the tumor can be felt by you or your doctor. However, the density of the breast's tissue can be a huge early detection hurdle.

In today's blog, we discuss how breast density is evaluated and why it matters when screening for breast cancer.

Breast Density Matters Why Is It Important To Know Your Breast Density? In today’s post, we will discuss in Q&A format the importance of knowing your breast density. Q.  I had a mammogram recently and was told that…

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular mammograms.

Schedule your mammogram with Capitol Imaging Services and find out why we are Doctor Trusted and Patient Preferred.
https://capitolimagingservices.com/appointment-request/

As September winds-down, we want to ensure everyone has an elevated awareness of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and is a leading cause of death in men, second only to lung cancer.

Staying informed with the latest news on prevention and screening is an important step in reducing your risk of developing prostate cancer. And, should a diagnosis occur, access to current, in-depth treatment information can help you find the best care.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and is a leading cause of death in men, second only to lung cancer…

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! Although researchers do not know the exact cause of prostate cancer, they have found that men with certain risk factors are more likely to develop the disease. In today’s post, we will discuss the risk factors associated with prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors Although researchers do not know the exact cause of prostate cancer, they have found that men with certain risk factors are more likely to develop the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, different cancers…

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Please join us for the Alabama and Mississippi Orthopedic Societies 2023 Regional Meeting at the Henderson Beach Resort & Spa in Destin, FL, from May 18-20, 2023.

Come by and see us at the:
Henderson Welcome Reception, Thursday, 5/18, 5:30-7:00pm
At Our Booth, Friday, 5/19, 6:30-7:30am and 9:30-10:000am
Presidential Reception & Dinner, Friday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
At Our Booth, Saturday, 5/20, 6:30- 7:30 am and 10:30-11:00 am

We have several prizes up for giveaway!!!

We would love to introduce ourselves and answer any questions you might have. We look forward to seeing everyone!

The Vestavia Hills Imaging Center team had a wonderful time at the Walk MS event in Birmingham, AL this past weekend. The Walk MS event is a walk consisting of 1 or 3 mile walk with food, drinks and a live DJ. The MS society supports individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Our awesome team came out to support the cause, hoping that one day we can celebrate a world free of MS.

Pictured is the Vestavia Hills Imaging Center office staff with Neal (diagnostic imaging specialist in Montgomery) and his family.

From left to right (back): Mala, Dave, Neal, Heidi, Leila, Wendy, Tiffany.
From left to right (front): Addison, Lauren, and Lindsay.

Many hospitals and imaging providers are reporting historic delays and turnaround time. Capital Imaging Services is dedicated to providing as short as possible wait times along with delivering your results to your healthcare provider quickly. CIS services are provided at a cost that is almost always less than hospital imaging but always top quality.

Have questions about taking control of your medical imaging? Contact us today to learn more!

https://capitolimagingservices.com/appointment-request/

Vestavia Hills Imaging Center updated their website address.

Join us as we remember and honor our nation's heroes on Memorial Day. Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We will be closed on Monday, May 30th in honor of Memorial Day.

Capitol Imaging Services salutes the hard work and dedication of our Nation's nurses. May 6-12 is National Nurses Week.
Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths and passions because of the many opportunities the profession offers. Nurses work in emergency rooms, school based clinics, and homeless shelters, to name a few. Wherever healthcare has a need, there is a nurse there to meet it.

Please Join us in saying "thank you" to all nurses for the critical work they do.

Happy Mother's Day from everyone at Capitol Imaging Services!