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Horizon Medical Center and Natchez Imaging Center offer state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging capabilities. Our expertly trained, accredited staff works to ensure an effortless and comfortable imaging experience for you. Services include Diagnostic Imaging Procedures such as general radiology, flouroscopy, CT scanning, MRI, Ultrasound, Angiography and other invasive special procedures (Horizon Medical Center only), Nuclear Medicine (Horizon Medical Center only) and Mammography (Natchez Imaging Center). We offer advanced diagnostic imaging for MRI. Our MRI uses EXCITE technology with a short-bore magnet. This provides high-quality images in a relaxed, open environment. Our CT capabilities include Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) for the most detailed images available in the area. For additional information, contact (615) 441-9667 or (615)326-2900.

If you might be pregnant, please call the number above before your scheduled appointment time.
If your physician gave you X-rays to bring with you, please do not forget them. (Very important)
If you have had any previous reaction to X-ray IV contrast agents, please call this number above at least 2-3 days prior to your scheduled appointment.
If you have a question regarding your exam or the preparation for the exam, please do not hesitate to call us. A technologist will be available should you need them.
If for any reason you are unable to keep your appointment, you must call (615) 695-7237 to notify and reschedule.

RADIOLOGY SERVICES INCLUDE:

Arteriography
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Diagnostic Radiographs
Fluoroscopy
Interventional Special Procedure
- Angioplasty
- Arteriogram (any type)
- Arthrogram
- Check Ports & Lines for patency (declot if necessary)
- CT Guided Biopsy, Aspiration or Drainage
- Dialysis Catheter
- Discogram
- IVC Filter Placement
- Lumbar Puncture
- Myelogram
- PICC or other Central Line
- Port-a-cath
- Stent placement
- Steroid Injection (Epidural or Joint)
- Facet Injection
- Vascular Plaque Excision (Silver Hawk)
- Venogram
- US Guided Biopsy or Thora/Paracentesis

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

CT Scan: An intravenous injection may Be required for your CT scan. Daily medications can be taken with a sip of water. If you have had a recent plain X-ray of the area to be scanned, please bring it with you.

CT Abdoman and Pelvis: Please arrive 2 hours prior to exam time in order to drink oral contrast before the scanning begins, or pick up oral contrast the day before the exam.

A.M. appointment. - Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the evening before your exam.

P.M. appointments. - Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.

CT Chest: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. Please bring any previous chest x-rays with you.

CT Contrast Study: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam time.

CT Extremity: Please bring previous x-rays with you.

CT Non-Contrast Study: No restrictions or preparation.

GASTROINTESTINAL STUDIES

Barium Enema: You MUST complete bowel prep prior to your exam. Please call the number above for more details unless your physician gave you instructions in their office.

Barium Swallow: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam time.

Small Bowel: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Upper GI Series: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

GENERAL RADIOLOGY PROCEDURES

IVP: You MUST purchase Magnesium Citrate at least one day prior to your exam. Follow instructions on the bottle. Do not eat or drink anything 8 hours prior to the exam. You may take any medications with water.

Mammogram: Do not use deodorants, powders, sprays, or ointments under the arms or on the breast the morning of your exam. Please bring any prior x-rays from outside facilities with you. If this is not possible, you will need to provide us with the information so we may obtain them for comparison.

MRI:May require an injection of contrast dye.

MRI All: Please let the scheduler know at the time of making your appointment if you have a pacemaker, any implants, or have had any previous surgery in which you may have metal in your body or eyes. Please remove all jewelry prior to procedure.

MRI Abdomen and Pelvis: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam time.

ULTRASOUND EXAMS

Ultrasound Pelvis and/or OB: For pelvic area and obstetrical exams, drink four 8-ounce glasses of water to be completed an hour before the exam (a full bladder is needed to visualize pelvic organs).

Ultrasound Abdomen and/or Gallbladder: For gallbladder and abdominal studies (kidneys, liver, and pancreas), eat a low fat meal the evening before (no butter, cream, etc.). Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Mammography - Digital
Nuclear Medicine
- Bone Scan
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
- Parathyroid Scan
- Lung Scan
- Renal Scan
- Ultrasound
- Vascular Lab
- Venography
- X-ray

CENTRAL SCHEDULING

The majority of routine, outpatient and inpatient appointments are made through the central scheduling office. When calling to make an appointment, the following information should be available:

Patient Name
Date of Birth
Home Telephone
Work Telephone
Weight
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Procedure/Test to be scheduled
Type of Insurance
Insurance Policy Number (if applicable)

Central Scheduling will request that a doctor's order be faxed or that patients bring the doctor's order with them on the day of testing. Patients who arrive for testing without a doctor's order (written or faxed) may have their test delayed. Confirm the order by contacting the doctor or his/her office.

On the day of the test, patients scheduled at Horizon should go directly to the Imaging Department on the first floor. If your test is scheduled at Natchez Image Center, go directly to the Center located on highway 46 north of I40.

Central Scheduling Telephone: 615-695-7237
Central Scheduling Fax: 886-771-1092