At Huron Regional Medical Center, our Nuclear Medicine services offer powerful, non-invasive tools to help diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions so you and your provider can make informed decisions about your care.
Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive material to highlight how organs and tissues are functioning inside the body. It’s different from traditional imaging like X-rays or CT scans, which focus on structure. Instead, nuclear medicine helps show how well your body is working.
What We Can Diagnose with Nuclear Medicine
Our certified nuclear medicine technologists and imaging specialists use this advanced technology to help detect or monitor:
- Heart disease and blood flow issues
- Bone disorders, infections, or unexplained pain
- Thyroid gland function
- Kidney and gallbladder problems
- Certain types of cancer
- Internal bleeding or organ abnormalities
These scans are safe, painless, and highly effective for early diagnosis and treatment planning.
What to Expect
During a nuclear medicine procedure:
- You’ll receive a small amount of radioactive tracer, either through an injection, by mouth, or inhaled.
- After the tracer circulates in your body, a special camera (called a gamma camera) takes images that highlight specific areas of concern.
- The entire process is closely monitored by trained professionals, and radiation exposure is minimal, similar to many standard diagnostic imaging tests.
Your care team will explain the procedure in advance and answer any questions you may have.
If your provider has ordered a nuclear medicine scan or you have questions about the procedure, our imaging department is here to help. For more information, please contact us or call (605) 353-6334.
