Breast cancer is not just a women’s disease, and as we head into Breast Cancer Awareness Month it’s good to take a moment to talk about this disease and how it affects men. Although male breast cancer is rare, knowledge of this disease is perhaps hampered by a cultural belief that males should avoid talking […]
Choice in medical care is important, and we’d like to give some examples of how choice can affect the entire encounter with a healthcare provider. In our last blog, we spoke about why choice is important to you as a consumer. After all, it is your money, time, and most importantly, health – that is […]
Choice is an important word, especially when it comes to diagnostic imaging. As Americans, we value choice and the freedom of choice as cornerstones of our society. Yet, when it comes to our healthcare, we often defer our ability to choose based on what our providers say. The reasoning is that our doctor has the […]
When women should start getting annual mammograms, and how often they do so, has been a topic of debate over the past several years – RMI says don’t get the facts twisted! We solidly advocate for annual mammograms for women starting at age 40. In fact, we’ve recently launched a campaign (featuring pink pretzel imagery) to educate women […]
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Breast lumps can indicate many things, and can cause worry and fear that may be unfounded. Here is a list of some of the things you should know about breast lumps: Lumpiness in breasts is natural, as your breast tissue may simply have a lumpier characteristic. However, lumps that are harder or firmer or have […]
Although it may not seem related, Earth Day is as much about your health as it is the environment. Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, was created to emphasize awareness of the Earth’s environment and its profound effects on our well-being. Founded in 1970 after a previous United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization conference, it […]
Today is National Doctor’s Day, where the service of physicians is acknowledged by the public. First observed in 1933 in Georgia and now observed every March 30th, the day was made into a national holiday by Congress and signed into law (Public Law 101-473) by President Bush in 1990. For the folks at Regional Medical […]
We’re pleased to announce the upcoming opening of our latest office in Royal Oak, Michigan. Regional Medical Imaging has been expanding into southeast Michigan for some time now, with new offices in Lapeer and Novi. The new office is located at 26454 Woodward Ave. Suite A, on the east side of Woodward, south of Eleven […]
We’ve been posting a bit about CT lung screenings, but smokers and other at-risks persons may also want to consider Calcium CT scoring. As we enter February “Heart Month”, it’s perhaps wise to consider the effects of smoking on heart health. So, how do you and your physician get a clearer picture of your heart […]
American Heart Month (February) is a recognition that has been around for more than 40 years. Its importance stems from the fact that cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Cardiovascular diseases include illnesses that involve the blood vessels (veins, arteries and capillaries) or the heart, […]
