Diagnostic Imaging

We provide a full range of medical imaging services in an environment that is caring and supportive of patients and their families.

High Quality Imaging & Diagnostics

Medical imaging plays an important role in patient care at Aspire Rural Health System, because these technologies assist medical providers in prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of ailments and diseases. Our commitment to using the latest technology ensures that you and health care provider can get accurate and timely test results, close to home.

Patients can have confidence in the level of imaging quality and care provided at our facility. Our highly qualified imaging team includes a chief radiologist, registered radiologic technologists, and registered diagnostic medical sonographers.

A high-quality imaging machine at Aspire Rural HealthSystem.

Bone Density is a measure of the amount of minerals, primarily calcium and phosphorus, in a given volume of bone. Bones with higher mineral content are denser, stronger, and less likely to break.

Computed Tomography is a medical imaging method that can generate a three-dimensional image of the object, from a large series of two-dimensional x-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation. We offer a wide variety of CT procedures including CTA exams and CT Guided Biopsies.

Coming Soon: Cardiac CTA, Calcium Scoring, Brain Perfusion Studies

Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screenings:

  • Are you 55-77 years of age and in generally good health?
  • Have you smoked at least a pack of cigarettes per day for the last 30 years?
  • Are you a current smoker or one who has quit smoking within the last 15 years?

You may be at an increased risk of lung cancer. Ask your healthcare provider about out Low-Dose CT Lung Screening Program, or give our Diagnostic Imaging department a call and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

*CT is offered 24/7 through the Emergency Department*

3D Mammography is an imaging test that combines multiple breast X-rays to create a three-dimensional picture of the breast. 

3D mammography’s exceptionally sharp images has been clinically proven to detect forty-one percent more invasive breast cancer over 2D technology and has proven to reduce callbacks for additional testing by 40%. 3D technology is also FDA-approved as a superior screening technology for women with dense breast tissue.

Women’s Imaging Center:

The Gordon and Gayle Miller Foundation Women’s Imaging Center at Marlette Regional Hospital offers a relaxing, welcoming, and private atmosphere for women undergoing 3D ultrasound, 3D mammography, and bone densitometry procedures.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a powerful magnet to create detailed images of almost every structure in the human body. MRI studies include General MRI, Breast, Prostate, Enterography, and Arthograms.

Thumb MRI is a joint-venture between Aspire Rural Health System and Scheurer Health. Thumb MRI is located on Hills & Dales Healthcare’s Main Campus in Cass City, Michigan, bringing the convenience of reliable imaging results to the Thumb.

For more information, please visit ThumbMRI.org.

Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases in organs and tissues.

Types of Nuclear medicine scans include Hida Scans, Bone Scans, Muga Scans, Cardiac Stress Tests, Thyroid Scans, Lung Scans, Renal Scans, White Blood Cell Scans, and Gastric Emptying Studies. Aspire also offers Nuclear Medicine with CT spect.

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging procedure that uses a radioactive tracer to create 3D pictures of the inside of the body. This type of scan shows how organs and tissues are functioning by measuring changes in metabolic processes, blood flow, and other physiological activities.

An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to make pictures of organs, tissues, and other structures inside your body. 

Ultrasound procedures include Abdominal Ultrasounds, Pelvic and Obstetrical Ultrasounds, Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, Carotid Dopplers, Vascular Ultrasounds, Vacuum-Assisted Biopsies, and MSK Ultrasounds.

We have the capability to image a wide variety of radiographic procedures,  including general x-ray procedures and fluoroscopy.

*X-Ray is available to outpatient walk-ins 24/7*

Expertise & Accessibility

We are staffed by highly qualified, board-certified radiologists and technologists. Our department offers diagnostic tests with results available through digital transmission. This feature allows faster communication and more accessible imaging, ensuring that our patients will always receive the best care possible in both a timely and efficient manner.

The hours of outpatient imaging and testing vary by the day of the week, location and modality. Please contact our Diagnostic Imaging department below for specific hours.

A patient going through an MRI at Aspire Medical Group.

Contact Us

Caro Outpatient Services - Radiology

1186 Cleaver Rd., Caro

989-912-6486

Deckerville Community Hospital

3559 Pine St., Deckerville

810-376-2835

Hills & Dales Healthcare

4675 Hill St., Cass City

989-912-6235

Marlette Regional Hospital

2770 Main St., Marlette

989-635-4332