Adult Care

Care for adults in residential or in-home treatment.

Advanced Home Care

Allergy Shots

Allergy shots or hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy in which the patient is vaccinated with progressively larger doses of an allergen to which they have been diagnosed as being sensitive. Hyposensitization can either reduce the severity of symptoms or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether.

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative form of dementia.  There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but treatments may offer some relief of symptoms.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) / ALS Treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a serious degenerative, ultimately fatal, neurological disease that causes muscle weakness and disability. There is currently no cure for ALS, but treatments may offer some relief of symptoms.

Ankle Brachial Index

This test is done by measuring blood pressure at the ankle and in the arm while a person is at rest. Measurements are usually repeated at both sites after five minutes of walking on a treadmill. The ankle brachial index (ABI) result is used to predict the severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Arterial Doppler Study

The Arterial Doppler ultrasound uses sound waves at a frequency that is higher than humans are able to hear to produce images on a monitor for the purpose of evaluating the arterial blood flow to the upper extremities (arms) and lower extremities (legs).

Arteriovenous Malformations Treatment

Treatment of arteriovenous malformation (AVM). An arteriovenous malformation occurs when the blood vessels of the brain become tangled, keeping blood from circulating properly through the brain.  This can lead to serious problems, including seizures, stroke and bleeding in the brain.

ATM

Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) services are available on-site.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Blood Conservation Program

The Blood Conservation Program allows patients to avoid the use of donor blood during medical and surgical procedures.

Blood Donation Services

Donating blood to help patients who need transfusions. You can donate blood every eight weeks.

Blood Sugar (Glucose) Testing

Testing your blood sugar (glucose) involves putting a drop of blood on a test strip and then placing the strip into a meter that displays your glucose level.

Blood Tests

Blood tests can reveal numerous diseases and conditions.

Brain Aneurysm Treatment

Treatment of brain (cerebral) aneurysm. Aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bulges or balloons.  If an aneurysm bursts, the resulting bleeding into the brain is known as hemorrhagic stroke.  If not treated quickly, aneurysms can cause severe permanent disability or death.

Brain Tumor Treatment

Brain tumors are abnormal masses of cells that form in the brain.  Brain tumors may be cancerous or non-cancerous.  But a tumor can still be harmful even if cancer is not present, since it may press on critical areas of the brain as it grows.

Breast Ultrasound (Breast Sonogram)

Breast ultrasound is a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to assess the breasts and look for tumors. Ultrasound technology allows quick visualization of the breast tissue. Ultrasound may also be used to assess blood flow to areas inside the breasts. The examination is often used along with mammography.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows the physician to directly visualize the interior passageways of the lower respiratory tract through a bronchoscope (a long, narrow, fiberoptic, lighted tube inserted through the nose or mouth). With the bronchoscope, the physician can see the larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (large airways to the lungs), and bronchioles (smaller branches of the bronchi).

Business Center

The Business Center offers many office services including: computer with Internet access, printers, copiers and fax machine.

Cancer Clinical Research Trials

Research studies that involve patient volunteers to find different ways to treat cancer. Each study is designed to answer specific scientific questions and to find potentially better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat cancer.

Cancer Resource Library

The Cancer Resource Library offers books, videotapes, audiotapes, articles and pamphlets on various topics related to cancer including medical, emotional, inspirational, nutrition, and child and parent issues. The library is equipped with computers and internet access. All materials may be checked out for up to three weeks.

CaringBridge Patient Care Web Sites

CaringBridge offers free, easy-to-create Web sites that help connect friends and family during an illness or a long hospital stay.

Carotid Artery Disease Treatment

Carotid artery disease occurs when the major arteries in your neck become narrowed or blocked.  These arteries supply your brain with blood.  They extend from your aorta, in your chest, to the brain.  Surgery removes plaque and clots from the carotid arteries and may help prevent a stroke from occurring.

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing of the carotid arteries, which bring oxygen-rich blood to the brain.  Patients with carotid artery stenosis are at a greater risk for stroke.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the nerve that leads from the forearm to the hand becomes pressed, causing the patient to feel pain, weakness or numbness in the hand and wrist.

Cerebral Hemorrhage Treatment

Cerebral hemorrhage is bleeding in the brain that results from a stroke or trauma to the brain.  Cerebral hemorrhage is potentially fatal if not treated.

Cholesterol Testing

Cholesterol screening is performed by a blood test. Persons with high cholesterol measurements from a blood sample tend to have a higher risk for coronary heart disease than those with cholesterol in the normal range. Studies have demonstrated that persons with high cholesterol can reduce their risk for heart disease by lowering their cholesterol. It is important to understand, however, that people can still have heart disease even with cholesterol levels in the normal range.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is  a procedure that allows the physician to view the entire length of the large intestine and can often help identify abnormal growths, inflamed tissue, ulcers and bleeding. It involves inserting a colonoscope, a long, flexible, lighted tube, in through the rectum, up into the colon. The colonoscope allows the physician to see the lining of the colon, remove tissue for further examination and possibly treat some problems that are detected.

Colostomy/Ilestomy

A colostomy or ilestomy is performed when the large intestine, rectum, or anus is unable to function normally or needs rest from normal functions. This procedure can be performed using laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery uses a thin, telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small incision at the belly button. The laparoscope is connected to a tiny video camera which projects a view of the operative site onto video monitors located in the operating room.

Concussion Treatment

Concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by a blow to the head, often resulting in problems with speech, balance, coordination and memory.

CT Scan

A computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.

Degenerative Spine Disease Treatment

Degenerative spine diseases include a wide range of chronic spine problems, such as disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylosis and spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae).

Digital Mammography

The latest advancement in the early detection of breast cancer, new digital capabilities will enable the technologist to immediately view mammogram images on the screen, thereby reducing the amount of time spent in the imaging suite and the need for retakes.

Disc Herniation Treatment

Also called a slipped or ruptured disc, a herniated disc occurs when a piece of the spine’s soft inner layer pushes through a tear in its outer lining and enters the spinal canal.  Patients with disc herniation often have pain that shoots down one leg or a feeling of pain or numbness in the lower back.

Emotional Problem Evaluation

A series of tests and observations to assess emotional issues.

Endovascular Stenting

Endovascular stenting is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat circulatory system blockage or damage to blood vessels caused by the build-up of plaque (fatty deposits, calcium deposits and scar tissue) in the arteries -- sometimes called atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).  It involves placing a stent, or a small wire-mesh tube, in an affected artery. The procedure may be done along with cleaning or repairing the artery.

Endovascular Surgery

Endovascular surgery refers to a group of minimally invasive procedures to treat problems in the blood vessels from within the vessels themselves.

Epilepsy/Seizure Treatment

Treatment of seizures and epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures, or attacks that may include uncontrollable jerking of the arms and legs, loss of consciousness and disorientation.  The exact causes of epilepsy are not known, but it can be related to things like head injuries, stroke and other diseases such as meningitis.

Essential Tremor Treatment

Essential tremor is an involuntary shaking of the hands, head, arms or legs that may affect a person’s ability to perform simple tasks, such as writing.

Exercise Consult

Individualized consults with a cardiovascular lifestyle specialist. Patients will receive assistance developing a healthy, individualized exercise program.

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique commonly used by physicians to obtain real-time images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope.

Gastrointestinal Procedures

Prodedures to diagnosis and/or treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is the part of the digestive tract where the body processes food and eliminates waste. It includes the esophagus, stomach, liver, small and large intestines, and rectum.

Gift Shop

An on-site gift shop is available.

Guest Meal Trays

Family and friends may choose to arrange for guest meal trays. There is a charge for this service. The cashier will notify Food and Nutrition Services, and your tray will be delivered along with the patient's tray.

Guillian-Barre Syndrome Treatment

Guillian-Barre syndrome is a rare, degenerative nerve condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis.  There is currently no cure for Guillian-Barre syndrome, but treatments may offer some relief of symptoms.

Head Injury Treatment

Because the brain is very complex, every head injury is different.  Some symptoms may appear right away, while others may not show up for days or weeks after the injury.  We use a variety of diagnostic tools to help identify the type of injury and determine the best course of treatment.

Health Library

The full-service Health Library has a librarian that can assist you in searching for trusted health information through the most up-to-date journals, texts and databases available today.  

Health Screenings

Health screenings are an important part of preventative health care. They can help ensure that common, serious diseases and conditions are detected and treated.

Hearing Screening

Tests to determine if any hearing loss has occurred.

Home Health Services

We offer a variety of services for patients to receive care in the comfort of their own homes.

Hospice Services

Care provided to support a terminally ill patient at home. Hospice and pallitative care usually involve relieving symptoms and providing psychological and social support for the patient and family. The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill patient peace, comfort, and dignity. To qualify for hospice care, a patient usually has a life expectancy of less than six months.

Hospital Tours

Tours of the hospital facility are available.

Huntington's Disease Treatment

Huntington’s disease is a chronic genetic neurological disease in which a patient’s brain cells break down, causing movement problems, tremors, seizures and mental decline.

Hydrocephalus Treatment

Hydrocephalus is a brain swelling resulting from a build-up of fluid inside the brain.  Untreated hydrocephalus can result in brain damage and death.

Hypertension Care

The treatment and care of high blood pressure.

Inpatient Behavioral Health Program

For inpatient behavioral health programs, the patient is admitted to the hospital. Psychiatric nurses, technicians and therapists make up each individual's care team, which provides both support and education to the client, as well as their families and/or support system. These professionals work with the individual's primary care physician, psychiatrist, psychologist and/or therapist, so that the maximum benefit from the inpatient stay is achieved. The goal is to ensure that the individual's transition back into the community is a smooth one.

Intensive Care Nursery

The Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) provides round-the-clock care for little ones who need it most. In this nursery, neonatologists (physicians who specialize in the care of premature and sick babies) work closely with a team of specially trained registered nurses, respiratory therapists, medial social workers and other neonatal professionals.

Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Program

An intensive outpatient program is just what the name implies--"a more intensive level of outpatient services." Therapists and other professionals manage this program and provide various group and individual therapies in a stable, safe environment. The individual learns coping skills by exploring his or her own environment outside of treatment.

Interpreter Services

When you register as a patient, please let the staff know if you need an interpreter to assist you during your medical appointments.

Intravenous Pyelogram

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a type of x-ray that allows visualization of the kidneys and ureters after the injection of a contrast dye. The dye helps enhance the image on an x-ray film.

As the contrast dye moves into and through the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, x-rays taken at short intervals can capture its movement. A delay in the contrast dye moving through the urinary system may indicate an obstruction in the kidney’s blood flow or poor kidney function.

A radiologist can then assess the function and detect abnormalities of the urinary system. This test is usually ordered as one of the first tests in cases of suspected kidney disease or urinary tract disorders.

Kyphosis Treatment

Kyphosis is a spinal deformity of the upper back, also known as "humpback," that can be caused by developmental problems, arthritis or degenerative spine diseases.

Lower Back Pain Treatment

Lower back pain is pain in the lower, or lumbar, region of the spine.  Lower back pain can be the result of an injury, such as a sprain, or a chronic condition, such as arthritis.

Maternal Nutrition Counseling

This is for expectant mothers who want more information or guidance about their diet and nutrition. Appointments are made with our registered dietitian and special counseling is available for women with special needs. This includes women who are expecting multiples, or have a vegetarian diet.

Microsurgery

Surgery utilizing a microscope to enable doctors to operate on very small areas and to get a magnified view of the area. Microsurgery is used to target a specific area and to protect as much of the surrounding healthy tissue as possible.

Migraine Headache Treatment

Migraines are headaches that cause severe pain for hours or days and often come with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.

Movement Disorders Treatment

Movement disorders are a large group of neurological conditions that affect a patient's normal movements:
Dystonia – A condition in which the muscles of the neck, back, arms or legs contract involuntarily, often as a symptom of another disease, such as Parkinson’s Disease.
Huntington’s Disease - A chronic genetic neurological disease in which a patient’s brain cells break down, causing movement problems, tremors, seizures and mental decline.
Parkinson’s Disease - A progressive neurological disease that causes tremors, dementia and problems with posture, balance, coordination and speech.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) - A condition causing leg aches or cramps that may result in involuntary jerking of the leg.  RLS can keep a person from falling asleep or feeling as if they are getting enough rest.
Tics - Sudden, repeated movements of areas of the body such as the face or hands, which the patient cannot control.
Toritcollis  - A "twisted" neck that results from spasms in the neck vertebrae, causing headache, neck pain and stiffness.

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system marked by weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech and bladder control.  There is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis, but treatments may offer some relief of symptoms.

Muscle Disease Treatment

Muscles diseases are a large family of diseases affecting the muscles that include genetic, immune system, degenerative and inflammatory disorders.

Myasthenia Gravis Treatment

Myasthenia gravis is a muscle disease in which the patient’s muscles are weak or tire easily, resulting in problems such as difficulty moving, speaking and even breathing.

Myelogram

A myelogram is a specific x-ray study that allows careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots. It involves the injection of a dye or contrast material into the spinal canal.

Narcolepsy Treatment

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness, even if a person gets enough sleep at night.  Narcolepsy is often accompanied by sleep paralysis and frightening dreams or hallucinations just before falling asleep or right after waking up.

Neck and Back Pain Treatment

Patients may suffer from neck and back pain as a result of injury or as a symptom of a problem such as osteoarthritis or disc herniation.

Nerve Block

A nerve block is a form of anesthesia in which medication is injected near a nerve so that pain signals from the nerve cannot pass through.

Neurocritical Care Services

Intensive care services designed to treat patients with serious and life-threatening diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Newborn Care

Treatment received by a newborn child from the date of birth until 30 days following discharge from the hospital.

Newborn Hearing Screens

Trained staff members of the hospital use a procedure called Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR). The screener sends sounds through small earphones which are placed over each ear. Small sensors which are attached to your baby's skin pick up your baby's response from the brain to the sounds he/she hears. Your baby's response to the sounds are analyzed by the screener.

Nuclear Medicine

A branch of medicine and medical imaging that uses the nuclear properties of matter in diagnosis and therapy. More specifically, nuclear medicine is a part of molecular imaging because it produces images that reflect biological processes that take place at the cellular and subcellular level.

Nutrition Counseling

Developing a heart-healthy eating plan can help you reduce your cholesterol and maintain a healthy body weight, both of which are important in the prevention of heart disease. Nutrition counseling provides individual consultations with a nutritionist designed to create a healthy eating plan that is right for you. The nutritionist will review your blood lipid profile, discuss your current eating patterns and provide you with educational materials on foods that will lower your cardiovascular disease risk.

Nutrition Planning

Nutrition services offer an opportunity to receive expert advice from a dietitian. A diet analysis and consultation will benefit you whether you are looking to control weight loss or gain, implement a health eating pattern, or looking for a plan to assist in the prevention of disease.

Occupational Back Injury Treatment

Occupational back injuries are injuries that a patient receives in the workplace, often requiring the need for treatments such as surgery and physical therapy.

Orthopaedic Care

Treatment of disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.

Osteoporosis / Compression Fracture Treatment

Osteoporosis occurs when the bone tissue becomes thin, weak and brittle, raising a person’s risk for bone fractures.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Outpatient rehabilitation services include Physical Therapy, Occupational and Hand Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Audiology and Nursing.

Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition resulting from nerve damage in areas of the body such as the hands and feet.  Neuropathy causes symptoms such as numbness, pain and muscle weakness, and paralysis.

PET Scan

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear medicine procedure that measures the metabolic activity of cells.

Pulmonary Conditions Treatment

Treatments for disorders of the lungs and airways. Conditions may include asthma, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema or cancer.

Pulmonary Function Test

A test designed to measure how well the lungs are working. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) gauge how the lungs are carrying out their tasks -- of expanding and contracting (when a person inhales and exhales) and of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently between the air (or other gases) within the lungs and the blood.

Pulse Oximetry

Electrodes used to monitor your pulse are attached to a part of your body like a finger, earlobe, or skin fold.

Scoliosis Treatment

Scoliosis is an abnormally curved spine, which usually begins forming around the time a child starts puberty.

Sleep Disorders Treatment

Treatment of sleep disorders, which are a group of conditions characterized by an inability to have normal, restful sleep:

Snoring - Harsh breathing sounds that result when the airway is interrupted during sleep.
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome - Breathing problems during sleep, leading to fatigue and severe sleepiness during the day.
Insomnia - Problems falling or staying asleep.  One of the most common sleep problems, insomnia can be a symptom of many other physical or psychological problems.
Restless Leg Syndrome - A condition causing leg aches or cramps that may result in involuntary jerking of the leg.  RLS can keep a person from falling asleep or feeling as if they are getting enough rest.

Smoking Cessation

Using individualized medical assessment, strategies and health tips, this program helps people identify and reach their goals to stop using tobacco.

Spinal Column Tumor Treatment

Spinal column tumors are abnormal masses of cells that forms in the spinal column.  Spinal column tumors may be cancerous or non-cancerous.  But a tumor can still be harmful even if cancer is not present, since it may press on the spinal cord as it grows.

Spinal Fusion Treatment

A surgical procedure to stabilize the spine by permanently connecting two vertebrae.  This can be done to treat problems such as low back pain or broken vertebrae.

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spine, which puts painful pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.  Patients with spinal stenosis can also have coordination problems, loss of sensation in certain areas of the body, and bladder or bowel problems.

Spinal Trauma / Fracture Treatment

Damage to the bones of the spine, including fractures or breaks, can occur due to a wide range of injuries.  This can result in pain, movement problems or paralysis is the injury is severe enough to affect the spinal cord itself.

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spine fractures are breaks in the bones that make up the spine, as a result of injury or diseases such as osteoporosis.

Spondylolisthesis (Slipped Vertebrae) Treatment

Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae) is a condition in which one of the vertebrae of the back slips down over the one below it.  This can squeeze the nerves in the spine, causing pain, numbness or muscle weakness.

Spondyloysis Treatment

Spondyloysis is a degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints in the spine, or general "wear and tear."

Stenting and Coiling

Stenting is useful when a patient with blood vessel problems has failed to improve using normal therapy.  On rare occasions, stenting and coiling can be used to treat problems such as an aneurysm inside the head.  In these cases, stents are typically used along with coils to block blood flow from entering an aneurysm.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

A type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position the patient and precisely give a single large dose of radiation to a tumor. It is used to treat brain tumors and other brain disorders that cannot be treated by regular surgery. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Also called stereotaxic radiosurgery, radiosurgery and radiation surgery.

Stress Management

A set of techniques used to help an individual cope more effectively with difficult situations in order to feel better emotionally, improve behavioral skills, and often to enhance feelings of control. Stress management may include relaxation exercises, assertiveness training, cognitive restructuring, time management, and social support.

Stroke Rehabilitation

The stroke rehabilitation program helps stroke survivors return to their lives, employment and families by providing a continuum of services, from comprehensive therapy to preparation for home or work re-entry.

Stroke Treatment

Stroke is a serious brain attack in which blood flow to the brain is cut off.  Stroke patients can lose their ability to speak, understand and move properly -- in addition to the risk of dying -- if treatment is not given quickly.

Subdural and Epidural Hemorrhage Treatment

Subdural and epidural hemorrhages occur when there is bleeding in the brain that pools in the brain’s outer lining, causing dangerous pressure to be put on the brain.

TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) Treatment

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as "mini stroke," is a change in the blood supply to a particular area of the brain, resulting in brief neurologic dysfunction that persists, by definition, for less than 24 hours. Symptoms vary widely from person to person, depending on the area of the brain involved. The most frequent symptoms include temporary loss of vision, difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body and numbness or tingling, usually on one side of the body.

Transcutaneous Oximetry

Transcutaneous Oximetry (TCOM2), or diagnostic oxygen study, is a non-invasive procedure which measures blood flow and oxygen tension levels to help predict the healing potential of a wound.

Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment

Traumatic brain injury is caused by a severe blow to the head or penetration by an object.  Traumatic brain injury can range from concussion to more serious problems such as bleeding in the brain and paralysis.

Tremor Treatment

Tremors are twitching or other muscle movements that the patient cannot control, often due to a neurological disease such as Parkinson’s disease.

Ulnar Nerve Disorder Treatment

Ulnar nerve disorders develop when there is damage to the nerve running from the shoulder to the hand.  This can cause problems with moving the fingers, as well as numbness, pain and weakness in the hands.

Ultrasonic Aspirator Surgery

High frequency sound waves break up tumors; then an aspirator vacuums the tumor fragments.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.

Vascular Spine Malformation Treatment

Vascular spine malformation is a condition in which the blood vessels of the spine become tangled, keeping blood from circulating properly and causing the cells in the spinal tissue to die.  Patients with vascular malformation of the spine often have problems with balance, numbness or tingling, headaches and even paralysis.

Vestibular Disturbance Treatment

Vestibular disturbances include disorders such as vertigo, dizziness and balance problems as a result of disease or injury to the inner ear.

Visitor Dining

Food service options available for visitors.

Volunteer Services

Volunteers help with many aspects of customer service at our facilites, such as:

• Visiting patients to ask about non-medical needs and offer emotional support
• Serving as reception and information clerks
• Assisting visitors and patients with directions
• Transporting patients throughout the hospitals
• Assisting in hospital gift shops

X-ray

An x-ray is a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film.