Regional Medical Imaging’s core business is women’s imaging, and our new office in Novi is here to serve the outstanding doctors and their patients in the Metro Detroit area. We recently acquired the beautiful facility of the former Contemporary Imaging Associates, located at 24285 Karim Blvd. Suite A in Novi, off Grand River Avenue. We’re […]
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RMI is pleased to support and be present at The Crim Festival of Races coming to downtown Flint on August 26-27, 2016. For those unfamiliar with this astounding series of races, the Crim is known to the running world as one of the events to attend. Upwards of 50,000 runners and walkers from around the world join […]
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK or MSK US) uses sound waves to create images of specific areas of the body such as joints, muscles and tendons. With the Crim Festival of Races ongoing Aug. 26-27, many professional and amateur athletes may want to be aware of this imaging exam. It’s usefulness in diagnosing sprains, tears, tendonitis, Achilles heel, joint […]
RMI often gets asked by patients why they cannot get imaging results at the time of their exam. It’s a common question — one with many good reasons as to why you need to wait to get those results. First, although our technicians are the best in the business, they aren’t able to give you […]
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It’s back to school time, and for parents of athletes, back to sports. As part of our “We’re Sports Nuts” initiative to talk to area athletes about sports injuries, we wanted to take a moment to discuss concussions. Concussions made big news over the past few years, and RMI is ready to do its part […]
As part of our “We’re Sports Nuts” series, we wanted to address another problem that you or your athletic child may face: a damaged ligament. Known as a sprain, it is a tear or stretch in the fibrous tissue bands that connect bones at the joints. Somewhat related is a strain, which is a stretch or tear […]
With fall school sports back into swing, it’s helpful to know when MRI exams are needed for athletic injuries. Sports injuries can range from aches & pains to incredibly serious injuries, and knowing why your doctor orders a specific imaging exam is always helpful. As part of our “We’re Sports Nuts” series this month, let’s […]
Welcome to the Regional Medical Imaging blog! We’re launching this blog to answer questions about medical imaging and diagnostic radiology in Genesee, Lapeer, and Oakland Counties. RMI’s offices in Flint, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Davison, Lapeer, and Novi, Michigan, are independently owned radiology practices. RMI provides a full range of diagnostic and interventional radiology modalities, including […]
A common question we get at RMI is “How do I get my exam report?” As RMI focuses on providing the best patient experience possible, we are continually working to make accessing records easier. There are several methods for getting your results: Call your ordering physician. This is hands-down the best way to get your report. […]
Computer tomography goes by many names, with “CT scan” or “CAT scan” being the two most common. This type of imaging uses X-rays to create highly detailed images of the inside of the body, usually the organs. CT scanners feature a rotating X-ray device, capable of taking detailed cross section images, called “slices”. Unlike standard […]
