|
Learn About...
Ultrasounds X-Rays |
Our Locations
London X-Ray Associates
supports the University of Waterloo Co-Operative Education Program Welcome to London X-Ray Associates, a world-class Diagnostic Imaging practice in Southwestern Ontario. We provide advanced medical imaging in a friendly and sensitive environment. We are Southern Ontario's first independent digital (filmless) imaging clinic. Mission: To provide state of the art imaging expertise for the benefit of our patients, health care colleagues and academic community Vision: To provide unsurpassed patient care and medical imaging Values: Caring and Compassion: LXA is deeply committed to providing empathetic patient care services that respect and promote the privacy and dignity of each patient. Collaboration: LXA will continuously strive to have effective professional relationships in all areas of its operation. Fairness: we will incorporate this value into all aspects of our operation as it pertains to our patients, staff, partnership agreement, and in our professional practice of radiology by upholding the ethical standards of the Canadian Medical Association. Innovation: LXA is committed to excellence and the creative and resourceful use of our skills and talents and to investing our organization’s resources wisely in order to remain innovative. Respect: for LXA means recognizing and appreciating the dignity and diversity of our patients, other health care professionals, LXA’s staff and amongst ourselves. What's New
July 21, 2011 Digital Mammography London X-Ray Associates is pleased to announce the arrival of Digital Mammography. In June 2011 we implemented this diagnostic tool for increased sensitivity to early detection for breast cancer. For the patient, the test is quite similar to the standard mammogram. The added features of the computer image allow the radiologist who reports the images to adjust the brightness and contrast to ensure all areas of the breast are assessed. Digital mammography can help detect abnormalities in the breast even when they may be too small for you or your doctor to see or feel. Appointments can be made by calling the London X-Ray Associates booking number 519-672-7900 or call the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) 519-432-0255. Celebrating 20 years of the Ontario Breast Screening Program WHEN WAS YOUR LAST MAMMOGRAM? The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) celebrates 20 years and reminds women age 50 and older to get screened. . . At the age of 52, Margot McAuliffe was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Nearly five years later — after surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy — she’s cancer free. And she’s an OBSP convert. “The OBSP saved my life. They really did. If I hadn’t gone for a mammogram then, I don’t know when I would have bothered going or what stage the cancer would have been at when it was finally found.” With at least one or more sites available in every county in the SW LHIN, the OBSP has become more accessible to women age 50 and older. Even so, only 52 per cent of women age 50-69 who live in the SW Region, had a screening mammogram at OBSP in 2007/08*. That’s why Margot’s story is so vital – more women need to understand the benefits of regular screening and the importance of finding breast cancer early. In 2005, Margot learned about OBSP through an awareness campaign at her workplace. With a group of colleagues she made an appointment for a mammogram through the program. A couple of weeks later, she got a call from her doctor’s office: “I knew something was up,” she says. One of the best things about the program Margot says, is that you can call directly to make an appointment: “You don’t need to go through your doctor, or even have a doctor. And once you’re in the program, they remind you about your next appointment.” “All women need to be aware of how their breasts look and feel and to report any changes to their health care provider,” says Dr. Verna Mai, Provincial Lead, Prevention and Screening, at Cancer Care Ontario. “By becoming OBSP clients, Ontario women can take an important step in becoming breast aware and taking care of their health.” Mammography is not a perfect test, adds Dr. Mai. “For example, it doesn’t find every cancer. And sometimes it finds cancers that can't be cured. But mammography is still the best way we have to find breast cancer early, when it can be treated most effectively.” There are 15 OBSP sites located in the SW LHIN. Just call 1-800-461-0640 to make an appointment at the site most convenient for you. It’s that easy! An appointment only takes 30 to 45 minutes and more importantly, it could save your life! London X-ray Associates named one of the four finalists London X-ray Associates is proud to announce we have be named one of the four finalists in the Small Business division of the London Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards. To learn more about these awards, click on the link below. Effective immediately: To help protect the health of our patients and staff, we ask that you refrain from visiting our facilities if you are feeling unwell. If you have an appointment and are feeling unwell, please call 519-672-7900 and have your appointment rebooked. For patient safety, we have weight limits in place on all of our equipment. These limits are based on the manufacturers' weight restrictions. Failure to adhere to these restrictions could result in patient injury. We do not wish to embarrass any of our patients, however we are finding that having to turn patients away after they have arrived for their examination is not the best solution. It is our hope that by following these guidelines we can prevent any embarrassment or dissatisfaction on behalf of our patients.
UNATTENDED CHILDREN Please prearrange the following: |