Medical Imaging

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to offer one of the most extensive medical imaging suites in the Upper Peninsula. We are able to treat a wide range of medical conditions and assist in the diagnosis of many more using out state of the art equipment. Our talented team of highly qualified ARRT board certified technologists are dedicated to providing the best patient experience throughout the entire treatment process, making SCMH medical imaging in Manistique the leading choice for professionalism and comfort.

What Is Medical Imaging?

Medical imaging is the internal inspection of a patient to observe function and pathology of organs and tissues. This technique allows doctors to look past skin and bones to see what is happening inside a patient’s body without the need for surgery. This allows for less invasive diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions.

Medical imaging is also used to establish a baseline of normal anatomy and physiology, so that any anomalies can be identified more easily. Most medical imaging techniques are completely non-invasive, which means that no instrument is physically inserted into a patient’s body. This makes medical imaging in Manistique a relatively painless and stress-free experience that can produce a wealth of important data to assist with treatment.

What Kinds Of Medical Imaging Are There?

Medical imaging is a extremely broad field of medicine that involves many different disciplines and techniques. This allows doctors to specifically look at any number of different organs or tissues in extreme detail, without needing to sift through mountains of irrelevant data.

Common types of medical imaging include X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT, ultrasound, electrocardiography (ECG), and mammography. Each of these techniques can be used for a variety of different conditions and can be performed quickly and painlessly on an outpatient basis.

Doctor looking at medical imaging in manistique.

Who Needs Medical Imaging?

Your doctor may request medical imaging for a wide range of conditions to help them diagnose and treat you more effectively.

Pregnancy will typically involve an ultrasound to confirm the health of the fetus. Broken bones will generally need to be X-rayed to assess the extent and severity of the break. Suspected tumors will often require observation with an MRI or nMRI to gauge the size and location for any surgery. Potential issues in the digestive system may necessitate endoscopy so the doctors can get a visual on what is happening to determine the most effective treatment. Heart conditions are often diagnosed using ECG, which can pick up irregularities in the heartbeat and prevent a more serious cardiac episode from happening in the future.

A huge variety of conditions and treatments will benefit from medical imaging at some stage in the healing process. If you are looking for the best medical imagine Manistique has to offer, contact Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital today.

What Medical Imaging Procedures Do We Perform?

At Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, we are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and holistic medical imagine suites in Manistique. Using the latest equipment and medical expertise, we are able to offer a wide range of procedures, including:

  • General X-Ray
  • Fluoroscopy
    • Barium Enemas
    • Upper GI Series
    • Arthrograms
    • Shoulder and Hip Steroid Injections
  • CT
    • General
    • Angiography
    • Interventional (CT guided biopsies)
    • Low Dose Lung Cancer Screenings
  • Ultrasound
    • General
    • Interventional (US guided biopsies, Abscess drainage)
    • OB/GYN with 3D/4D
  • Echocardiography

    • Transthoracic
    • Contrast Echo
    • Transesophageal Echo
  • Bone Density
  • Diagnostic Mammography
  • EKG
  • MRI
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Pain Clinic (Dr. Vlasic)
    • ESI (Epidural Steroid Injections)
  • Vein Clinic (Dr. Vlasic)
    • Varicose Vein Repair
  • SPG Headache Treatment

What’s New to SCMH Medical Imaging?

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to provide superior services to our community with two new pieces of equipment: Siemens Somatom go.All 64 slice CT and Siemens Symbia Intevo Excel Nuclear Medicine Spect CT. This equipment with its advanced technology, improved patient dose, and exceptional imaging capabilities will further enhance and improve the quality of the exams we offer in our CT and Nuclear Medicine departments.

SCMH Mammography Receives ACR Accreditation

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in 2018. Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety.

It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.

The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

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Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Barb Miles
16 hours ago
I give him a 5 star he is a wonderful person and a very good Dr
Anne Kindall
5 days ago
I like Jen she never seems like she in a rush an ask questions.
Hank Weber
6 days ago
Joel Beckman
6 days ago
Jomay Bomber
2 weeks ago
Ronald Rosie
2 weeks ago
Bob Bourdeau
2 weeks ago
Dr Rayner Great guy wouldn't go anywhere else
Chelsea Dennis
2 weeks ago
Ashlyn
3 weeks ago
He was super nice, very gentle and was very helpful. Definitely made me understand more of what was going on for sure.
Charles Hagen
3 weeks ago
Went in for my annual. I like joan, she actually listens to the patient. She gets her information and then acts on it accordingly. Great bedside manner. Also accommodating to my issues with hearing. In one visit we established a level of trust. Not easy to do with me. So she's a good source for medical care.
Lois Robbert
3 weeks ago
Such a friendly hospital‼️😊
Jason Hubble
4 weeks ago
Very professional and made things easy to understand.
Pamela Lee
4 weeks ago
Douglas Dyke
4 weeks ago
Bethany Davis
4 weeks ago
Michelle Clark
1 month ago
Jen was fantastic. She explained everything, answered every question we had and explained it in terms in which we could understand. She was down to earth and it was an amazing experience for it being what it was. They got us in fast and she didn't hurry us through and treat us like a number.
Gail Staley
1 month ago
Dr. Vix was so thorough and took such good care of me. I ended up in the ED with severe abdominal pain and he ordered imaging, determined the diagnosis and started treatment right away. I was well taken care of & everything was conveyed to my husband and I with understanding and guidance. I’m feeling so much better already.
Lena Sutton
1 month ago
Everyone very helpful, polite, friendly, the Dr very attentive and listened to my concerns. So nice not to have to travel far away for everyday procedures.
Bob Kleinbrook
1 month ago
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1 month ago
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1 month ago
Andrew Becker
1 month ago
I went in for emergency hernia surgery, the nurses, ER doctor, surgical nurses were extremely professional with amazing personalities, the general surgeon was highly professional and canceled all of his afternoon meetings in order to get me into surgery and not have me waiting in pain, also explained everything in a way I understood and all the risks with zero doubt! Highly highly highly recommend this hospital! Thank you for making my experience awesome!
Jeffrey Bomber
1 month ago
Kelly King
1 month ago
Dr Niemela and staff are great. They got me right in and took care of issue I was having. Thank You.
Marlene Porter
1 month ago
Very patient
Gwen Foor
1 month ago
Dr Rayner was thorough, kind, humorous and explained EVERYTHING he did before he did it. He is very skilled. I would recommend him highly!
Mary Taylor
1 month ago
Denisha Campbell
1 month ago
Wish you can show this to all the workers there. 😊💕
I wish this hospital were much closer to me in the Iron Mountain area. The nurses, surgeons, doctors—especially Dr. Paul Kemmeter and his entire team—were absolutely outstanding. Every interaction was handled with professionalism, compassion, and genuine care. They were some of the most heartwarming and comforting medical professionals I have encountered in my 34 years. The level of support and reassurance they provided truly made a difference in my experience. But one thing for sure 🥹😂 If I am fortunate enough to have my first child in the future, I would sincerely hope it could be at this hospital.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review. We can definitely share this with our employees. We have an amazing surgical crew and team at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. We do not deliver babies at our hospital but appreciate the sentiment that you received outstanding care.
Paul Faasen
2 months ago
He is very good and listens to his patients.
craig meston
2 months ago
Theresa McKenna
2 months ago
Ash Gould
2 months ago
Kind, attentive, explains things and its ery personable. He is a great addition to Schoolcraft ER.
Debra Kleinbrook
2 months ago
Listens, Explains, Pleasant, On time
Carole Goudreau
2 months ago
Great doctor, really listens. Highly recommend.
Jennifer Meyer
2 months ago
My experience was amazing. The staff were welcoming and professional. Dr. Rayner has a very gentle bedside manner and talked with my 12 year old about how she felt. Definitely a 10 out of 10
Millie Pickelmann
2 months ago
Dr. Steven A. Vix was great
Shannon Shoemaker
2 months ago
Excellent Dr, thoughow very concerning and caring
Clay Cook
3 months ago
Andrew Sears
3 months ago
Lesa Baker
3 months ago
I love that she always takes the time to explain what she is doing, why and the results. I feel well taken care of. Thank you!
Luann Dyke
3 months ago
She listens and explains until you understand.
James Patton
3 months ago
John Lindroth
3 months ago
Had an excellent visit with Jen as always. Very knowledgeable and easy to chat with.
Cheryl Lull
3 months ago
chicken nugget
3 months ago
Listens to pt, very knowledgeable
Tom Gustafson
3 months ago
Conscientious and professional. Thoroughly answered all my questions.
Corbin Keur
3 months ago
Twas mad dopeage, docs were gr8!