Each May, Women’s Health Month serves as an important reminder for women to take charge of their health—not just when something feels wrong, but proactively through prevention, screening, and informed decision-making. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put personal health on the back burner. However, prioritizing routine care can make a meaningful difference in…
The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening: Early Detection Saves Lives Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States—but it doesn’t have to be. Thanks to advances in screening technology and growing awareness, more people are being diagnosed earlier, when treatment is most effective and survival rates improve dramatically.…
Change Healthcare Data Breach November 13, 2024: Change Healthcare is providing support for people concerned about their personal data due to the criminal cyberattack on Change Healthcare systems. While Derry Imaging does not use Change Healthcare (CHC) as a vendor, we submit claims to insurance companies that may use CHC; therefore CHC’s recent security incident may…
This week (11/3-9/24) we celebrate our entire Radiology Team. We recognize our team for providing our patients with compassion and high-quality care from our technologists, support staff, and our radiologists. Thank you for you hard work and dedication. Have you ever had an X-ray? Many, if not most, people have. Perhaps you’ve even had…
Have you ever had an X-ray? Many, if not most, people have. Perhaps you’ve even had two or more X-ray examinations. And, if you’ve never had one, chances are you will eventually. Regardless of whether you have or not, you’re probably aware of what’s involved. But, do you know that X-rays aren’t the only type of radiological…
Skip the Phone Call and Self-Schedule Your Next Mammogram Online! Access to life saving screenings has never been easier. We’ve partnered with DocASAP to provide you with a simple scheduling platform to book your mammogram anytime from any device. Simply identify the reason for your visit and answer a few questions. It takes just a…
Often when patients go to a healthcare facility for an imaging procedure they experience feelings of fear and anxiety. They don’t know the technologist, they don’t know the facility, they don’t know what their results will be. That is not what patients at Derry Imaging experience. Today we are going to tell you a story…
Parenting is a tough job. You rise early, feed and dress the kids, drop them off at school and then…the commute begins. Chances are if you are working a fair distance away from your home you are listening to either a lot of the same music or book on tapes (probably not on real tapes…
If you have had a mammogram before or are scheduled to get one, you’ve probably heard some about dense breasts. What does that mean, though? How do you know if you have dense breasts or not? Does this change the way you plan for your mammogram? Don’t worry – we have all the info for…
When most people think of an MRI, they think of lying still in a tiny space for an hour while a loud machine whirs around you. For many people, that might sound boring and uncomfortable – but for some who suffer from anxiety or claustrophobia, it can sound terrifying. Thankfully, modern imaging technology has…