Bone Mineral Densitometry is now available at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital's Eaton Medical Plaza

January 2002

We are pleased to announce the addition of bone mineral densitometry to the list of services available at STCH. Our new equipment uses the latest fan-beam technology for the fastest scan times and dual energy x-ray absorptometry (DEXA) for the most accurate results available.

Our full-size table will accommodate patients up to 300 pounds and measures bone density at the two most critical areas: the spine and hips. Forearm screening is available for those patients who cannot lie on the table.

Now patients no longer have to travel out of town for this procedure. Appointments can be scheduled at Eaton Medical Plaza just like other x-ray procedures. Simply call 830-2115 or provide a written prescription.

Osteoporosis affects over 20 million American women, and over 4 million men. It is responsible for over 1.5 million fractures a year, including 300,000 hip fractures, 700,000 fractures of the spine, and 200,000 wrist fractures. Approximately 40,000 people die each year from the complications related to these fractures, and many more are temporarily or permanently disabled. resulting in a cost of over $14 billion at year, and growing.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of care delivered to your patients through this specialty outpatient procedure.