Ultrasound
We have good news for patients-your ultrasound exams at Valley County Health System will be quick and easy. Our Phillips iU22 ultrasound system contains state-of-the-art imaging technologies, an innovative design, and new levels of automation. You'll appreciate seeing and understanding the amazingly clear images. Your exames will flow smoothly and you'll leave knowing that your doctor has all the necessary information.
At VCHS we offer diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiography using our Phillips i-U22 Ultrasound.
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to detect the structure of some internal organs of the human body. This procedure is painless and non-invasive, and does not use radiation. Ultrasound is a very important tool in diagnosis and treatment of many areas of the body.
What is echocardiography?
Echocardiography is used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases. In fact, it is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests for heart disease. It can provide a wealth of helpful information, including the size and shape of the heart, its pumping capacity and the location and extent of any damage to its tissues. It is especially useful for assessing diseases of the heart valves. It not only allows doctors to evaluate the heart valves, but it can detect abnormalities in the pattern of blood flow, such as the backward flow of blood through partly closed heart valves, known as regurgitation. By assessing the motion of the heart wall, echocardiography can help detect the presence and assess the severity of coronary artery disease, as well as help determine whether any chest pain is related to heart disease. The biggest advantage to echocardiography is that it is noninvasive and has no known risks or side effects.
To learn more about how we're improving patient care with ultrasound imaging, call 308.728.4200.
Employee Recognition
Gold Star Award
Business Office & Colleagues
Special thanks to the Business Office Department for their help in the semi-annual VCHS trash pick-up. On Tuesday April 17th, 2012 seven of their employees and three other colleagues from VCHS successfully picked up the trash along Hwy 11 from the Ord Golf Course to past the airport. This is the second time an individual department has volunteered to do this and it is greatly appreciated! Thanks to all those who participated!
Karol Keller, Paula Sherburne, Linda Freeman, Angela Walahoski, Ashley Woodward, Stephanie Gaukel, Stephanie Copp, Christina Pollard, Glenda Tietjens, and Larry Proskocil
Congratulations!