Patient Education
High Desert Imaging advocates the wellness of the communities we serve by providing health education to residents so that they may make well-informed decisions about their medical care options. We make an effort to promote healthy collaboration between patients, providers and employers to support and improve the continuity of care for all.
General radiology information
High Desert Imaging: About diagnostic imaging
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – RadiologyInfo.org: Comprehensive radiology information resource for patients
Interventional Radiology: Learn how interventional radiology is revolutionizing the field of medicine
American College of Radiology (ACR): Video:“Moving Medicine Forward” how ACR is advancing the radiology profession
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): About radiography
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Technologist certification and registration information
Radiology safety
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – RadiologyInfo.org: Topics related to radiology safety, benefits and risks
American College of Radiology – “Image Wisely” safety initiative: Resources and current news for adults on radiation used during medical imaging
The Image Gently Alliance: Resources for parents on radiation used for medical imaging procedures on children
X-RayRisk.com:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): AHRQ role in promoting patient safety
Breast cancer and mammography
High Desert Imaging: Patient education sheet PDF: “Mammography Myths”
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – RadiologyInfo.org: Topics related to radiology safety, benefits and risks
Mammography Saves Lives: Video downloads of public service announcements
American College of Radiology:
American Cancer Society: Breast cancer screening early detection and diagnosis information
Society of Breast Imaging: Informative articles about screening mammography
Cardiac Calcium Scoring
High Desert Imaging: Patient education sheet PDF: Love Your Heart Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – RadiologyInfo.org: About Cardiac Calcium Scoring screening
Fox 2 St. Louis KTVL video on calcium scoring: Video about Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Lung Cancer Screening – LDCT scan
High Desert Imaging: Patient education sheet PDF: Lung Cancer Screening
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – RadiologyInfo.org: About lung cancer screening
Exams and procedures
High Desert Imaging: About HDI services and exams
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – RadiologyInfo.org:
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA):
Events and educational programs
High Desert Imaging: HDI Happenings page for sponsorship and participation in upcoming events
For questions about HDI educational programs and resources, use our online contact form or call HDI at 775.621.5800.