Diagnostic Imaging

Email: imaging@cpgh.org	Contact Number: (907) 714-4420
Nuclear Medicine Department
Nuclear Medicine is a Radiologic field that utilizes radioactive isotopes, which are injected into the patient as part of the imaging procedure. Nuclear medicine techniques/procedures make it possible to gather information on the function and structure of organs. Nuclear medicine uses very small doses of radioactive materials to diagnose a disease. These materials are organ specific--meaning that specific materials are attracted to particular organs. Nuclear medicine procedures are extremely safe. The amount of radioactive material introduced into the body is minute and it is eliminated from the body quickly. If you are pregnant, or suspect that there is a possibility that you might be pregnant, please discuss this with your physician and the technologist before the procedure is performed. There may be specific preparations required for the procedure. Patients are encouraged to call the department at 907-714-4420 should you have any questions.
Staff The department is staffed by Certified Nuclear Medicine technologists.
Hours of Operation The department provides services Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm.
Scheduling The majority of these exams require the usage of a specific isotope and/or another department. It is strongly recommended that your physician’s office schedule these procedures. Examinations may be scheduled by calling 907-714-4420 Monday through Friday, from 8:30am until 5:00pm. Patients are encouraged to pre-register for their procedures prior to arriving at the hospital for their studies.