HEALTH SCREENINGS

DexaScan for Bone Density     312.567.2273
Osteoporosis is a disease that lowers bone mass, increasing the risk of major fractures. Over 10 million Americans are diagnosed with Osteoporosis—80% are women. Some women are at greater risk than others and many may not even know they have osteoporosis as some people do not have any symptoms. Your T-score is the value used to determine if you need medication to maintain bone mass, thus reducing bone loss and fracture risk.

At Mercy, you’ll find the DexaScan—the most advanced diagnostic screening tool for the measurement of bone density and T-score results. Early detection leads to a stronger, healthier life and at Mercy we’re leading the way with a gold standard of care and advanced technology.

A physician referral is required for DexaScan; so talk to your doctor today about your risk for Osteoporosis and if screening is right for you.To find a physician at Mercy, call Physician Referral at 1.800.Doctors or 312.567.2600.

To schedule a DexaScan, call the Scheduling Center at 312.567.2273 or request an appointment on-line.

Revolutionizing & Customizing Heart Screening      312.567.6088
When it comes to matters of the heart, you want nothing but the highest quality, personalized care for you and your loved ones. At Mercy, where patients always come first, we’re revolutionizing heart care with the latest in non-invasive cardiac screening and the most sophisticated diagnostic technology.

With the hospital’s state-of-the-art 64-Slice CT scanner, Mercy doctors are able to obtain precise images of the heart, lungs and arteries in just minutes with no discomfort to the patient. Mercy is one of the few hospitals in Illinois to offer this sophisticated heart-scanning technology. The scanner is able to take 192 images of the heart per second, providing high-resolution, near perfect three-dimensional images. This allows doctors to spot and treat blockages that could lead to a heart attack.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Early detection is the key to successful treatment of heart disease, and early identification of a person’s risk of heart disease can help prevent the condition from ever developing. That’s why Mercy offers a variety of customized heart screenings to assess your personal risk for heart disease. So whether you’re young or old, high or low risk, customize your heart screen with Chicago’s Heart Hospital—Mercy.

To schedule an appointment for your customized Mercy Heart Screening, call 312.567.6088 or request an appointment on-line.

Mammography: Smarter diagnostics for better breast health     312.567.2273
Experts agree that regular mammograms are the best way for women over the age of 40 to detect breast cancer at its earliest stages when it most treatable. For high-quality screening, Chicago women need look no further than Mercy. Mercy utilizes R2, a computer-aided detection system that assists radiologists in finding potential cancers as early possible. Once your mammography film is reviewed by our expert radiologist, it receives a second review using this advanced system that detects even the most subtle changes in breast tissue.

A physician referral or prescription is required and mammography is covered by most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.

To schedule your annual screening mammogram, please call 312.567.2273 or request an appointment on-line. To find a physician with Mercy, call 1.800.DOCTORS or 312.567.2600 or vist our on-line Find a Physician directory.



Body Index Analysis     312.922.3011, Extension 227