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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH GIVEAWAY!

 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway sponsored by Desert Imaging and Home Depot

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway sponsored by Desert Imaging and Home Depot

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Sports Injuries and the Role of Radiology

Sports Injuries and the Role of Radiology

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are starting on July 26, and athletes from around the world are gathering to compete at the highest level. With such high stakes, the risk of sports injuries is ever-present. Radiology plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing these injuries, ensuring athletes can perform at their best.

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3-TESLA MRI

3-TESLA MRI

More comfortable. Higher quality images. MRls in half the time. Desert Imaging now offers state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI exams...

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GUIDE TO A HEALTHY HEART

 Guide to a healthy heart

Heart disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women in the U.S. each year. That's roughly one death every minute. So it's important to know the facts:

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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH GIVEAWAY!

 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway sponsored by Desert Imaging and Home Depot

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway sponsored by Desert Imaging and Home Depot

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5K, FUN WALK, & KID’S DASH 2023

Stand with Estela Casas foundation announces inaugural 5K run

The Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation is excited to announce its inaugural 5K at Ascarate Park on October 7, 2023, to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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What is Breast Cancer?

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Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump [...]

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WHY IS BREAST SCREENING IMPORTANT?

WHY IS BREAST SCREENING IMPORTANT?

A screening mammogram is the best method to detect breast cancer early for women over the age of 40.

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THE GALLERY. 5K, FUN WALK, & KID’S DASH

The inagurual Stand with Estela Casas 5K, Fun Walk & Kid's Dash was a success!

The inagurual Stand with Estela Casas 5K, Fun Walk & Kid's Dash was a success! Team Desert Imaging was there to provide onsite mammogram screenings and free mammogram vouchers to uninsured patients.

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5K, FUN WALK, & KID’S DASH

Stand with Estela Casas foundation announces inaugural 5K run

The Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation is excited to announce its inaugural 5K at Ascarate Park on October 1, 2022, to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Stand with Estela Casas foundation announces inaugural 5K run

Stand with Estela Casas foundation announces inaugural 5K run

The Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation is announcing its inaugural 5k run at Ascarate Park. The run will take pace on oct. 1 to kick-off breast cancer awareness month.

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Why Do I Need a Liver Elastography?

Why Do I Need a Liver Elastography?

Liver elastography procedures help your doctor determine the severity of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease.

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Desert Imaging Celebrates 20 Years Serving El Paso

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On February 14, 2002, El Paso’s first full-service outpatient diagnostic imaging center opened its doors. Founded on a mission of serving others, Desert Imaging’s goal is to provide high quality medical imaging in a fast, friendly, and convenient manner.

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Desert Imaging Now Open in Horizon City!

Desert Imaging Horizon City

Desert Imaging is proud to open our newest location in Horizon City located at 13650 Eastlake Blvd. Suite A-102 next to Pet’s Barn! Desert Imaging now has five imaging centers conveniently located across El Paso County to provide you with fast, friendly, and affordable medical imaging.

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200 vouchers for patients to receive a free 3d mammogram screening

Pink October 2021

Desert Imaging, El Paso’s premier diagnostic and radiology center, will offer up to 200 vouchers for patients to receive a free 3D mammogram screening, funded by the “Stand with Estela Casas” Cancer Foundation.

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Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue

Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue

Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue

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Desert Imaging online access!

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Desert Imaging is excited to announce that we no longer release imaging records via cd and provide imaging records to patients and care providers through secure, online access!

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Desert Imaging selects Pockethealth as diagnostic image sharing solution

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Developer of healthcare’s most unique electronic image sharing technology, PocketHealth announced that Desert Imaging will deploy its platform to share diagnostic images between patients and physicians. PocketHealth will help Desert Imaging establish a modern digital healthcare strategy ...

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How to Plan Mammography Exams Around COVID-19 Vaccines

How to Plan Mammography Exams Around COVID-19 Vaccines

Now that mass vaccinations against COVID-19 are underway, Desert Imaging has issued new guidance in accordance with the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) on how to coordinate mammography exams for patients who plan to receive or have recently received a Covid-19 vaccine.

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Winter is the perfect time to treat your varicose veins

Winter is the perfect time to treat your varicose veins

Your legs will look great for summer if you rest on the couch, wear compression socks, and avoid UV rays after your surgery this winter.

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Desert Imaging Employees/Company Donate $6,000 to El Paso

Desert Imaging Employees/Company Donate $6,000 to El Paso

Initial Funds Raised Through Handmade Jewelry Sales Then Matched by Company.

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Desert Imaging and TTUHSC El Paso Establish Two Scholarship Endowments for Hunt School of Nursing Students in Honor of Kharisma James

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EL PASO, Texas — Desert Imaging and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso announced the creation of two scholarship endowments that will help future generations of Hunt School of Nursing students and honor the memory of alumna Kharisma James.

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Things to know about medical imaging

Desert Imaging

Medical imaging is any of a range of tests that are used to create an image of a part or area of the body. There are many different types of imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and even mammograms. Each imaging type uses a different technology to create an image.

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How to keep your veins healthy during quarantine?

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Right now, many of us are working from home, staying home to provide childcare, or sheltering-in-place to flatten the curve of the spread of the novel coronavirus. We are all focused on avoiding getting sick and maintaining as much normalcy as possible, for our own state of mind.

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Do You Know Your Breast Density?

Breast Density

Women with dense breast tissue are at 4-6 times higher risk of developing breast cancer.

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What’s the Difference Between an MRI and a CT?

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CT is in Layman's terms, it's an X-ray machine hooked up to a computer. When we are scanning the patient we lay the patient flat on the table.

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5 yoga routines to stay healthy during quarantine

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5 yoga routines to stay healthy during quarantine

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A message about coronavirus (covid-19) to our patients and providers

a message about coronavirus (covid-19) to our patients and providers

A message about coronavirus (covid-19) to our patients and providers

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7 Ways You Can Manage Varicose Veins

7 Ways You Can Manage Varicose Veins

7 Ways You Can Manage Varicose Veins

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Things you should know about breast cancer risk

Things you should know about breast cancer risk

Things you should know about breast cancer risk

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Desert Imaging Acquires Third 3D Mammography System

Desert Imaging Acquires Third 3D Mammography System

Desert Imaging Acquires Third 3D Mammography System

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BRAVO TO THE BRAVE

BRAVO TO THE BRAVE

BRAVO TO THE BRAVE

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TTUHSC El Paso & Desert Imaging to Provide Free Health Care and Mammograms to Sparks Residents

Bone Density Test

TTUHSC El Paso & Desert Imaging to Provide Free Health Care and Mammograms to Sparks Residents

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Are you too young for a bone density test?

Bone Density Test

When it comes to health screenings, bone density tests are one of the simplest to prepare for and undergo.

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Desert Imaging Recognized as RBMA Business Excellence Program Radiology Practice

Desert Imaging Recognized as RBMA Business Excellence Program Radiology Practice

The Radiology Business Management Association is pleased to announce that Desert Imaging in El Paso, TX has been certified as a RBMA Business Excellence Program recognized radiology practice.

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Spring is a great time to treat varicose veins!

Varicose Veins

With summer nearly here, many patients with varicose veins are faced with a dilemma: suffer the heat in long pants, or opt for shorts, skirts, and short dresses and put their varicose veins on display. It’s a difficult choice for many but fortunately, there’s a third, better option:

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Why Do I Need to Get Screened?

Why Do I Need to Get Screened?

Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis (3D) technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.

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WHAT CAUSES VARICOSE VEINS & HOW ARE THEY TREATED?

WHAT CAUSES VARICOSE VEINS & HOW ARE THEY TREATED?

Varicose veins or spider veins can be a cause for concern – whether because of their appearance or the discomfort they can cause. Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close, helping push blood back to the heart after it circulates throughout the body.

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What is a CT Scan?

What is a CT Scan?

Computed Tomography or CT scan is also known as a CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan. This is a unique examination because it combines the use of X-rays and a computer to produce clear, sharp pictures within your body. The images of your body are divided into slices, much like slices from a loaf of bread.

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Desert Imaging Launches Online Request Form

Desert Imaging Launches Online Request Form

For added convenience, patients can now schedule an appointment through the Online Request Form on our website at www.dielp.com. Once submitted, your request will be instantly forwarded to the Scheduling Department, whereby a Patient Care Associate will contact you to confirm your appointment for the date, time and location that works best for you!

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Desert Imaging acquires two 3d mammography systems

Desert Imaging acquires two 3d mammography systems

Breast health in El Paso just received a significant boost thanks to Desert Imaging’s acquisition of two cutting-edge 3-D mammography systems. Desert Imaging Services, LP, El Paso’s premier diagnostic imaging company, proudly announces the arrival of two Hologic systems that feature the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam.

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Desert Imaging expands operational hours in advance of breast cancer awareness month

Desert Imaging expands operational hours in advance of breast cancer awareness month

Desert Imaging Services, LP, a privately-owned diagnostic imaging and screening company headquartered in El Paso, now features expanded operational hours to provide patients with optimal scheduling convenience in advance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Desert Imaging appoints new marketing & sales director

Desert Imaging appoints new marketing & sales director

Desert Imaging Services, LP, a privately-owned diagnostic imaging and screening company headquartered in El Paso, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Shane B. Griffith as its new Director of Marketing and Sales.

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Sedation and Medical Imaging: What Do I Need to Know?

WHY HEALTHY PEOPLE MIGHT NEED A HEART SCREENING?

When you hear that you will be sedated for your medical imaging exam, what do you think of? Do you think of heavy anesthesia putting you completely to sleep as the nurses and doctors take care of your exam? In reality, sedation and medical imaging can be paired in many ways.

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WHY HEALTHY PEOPLE MIGHT NEED A HEART SCREENING?

WHY HEALTHY PEOPLE MIGHT NEED A HEART SCREENING?

YOUR HEART IS YOUR BODY’S MOST CRITICAL MUSCLE TAKE CARE OF IT!

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HOW TO COPE WITH VARICOSE VEINS IN SUMMER?

HOW TO COPE WITH VARICOSE VEINS IN SUMMER?

Summer can present a lot of problems for varicose veins sufferers: The heat, the increased risk dehydration, the threat of long-distance travel and the pressure to have a body ready for the beach.

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IMAGING LANGUAGE DECODED

IMAGING LANGUAGE DECODED

If your doctor has told you to get a medical imaging test, that can be an understandably stressful position to be in. Medical jargon can be confusing enough, but with medical imaging being such a high-tech field, it can often be even more difficult to understand what the test entails and how it will impact your body. This guide is designed to help you more easily understand the various terms of medical imaging and how this powerful medical tool can be used to help you stay healthy.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR MAMMOGRAMS

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR MAMMOGRAMS

Most women today understand that mammograms are a key tool for monitoring and protecting their health. Mammography is important because it can help detect cancerous cells early, before a lump has time to form.

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL IMAGING

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL IMAGING

Medical imaging is any of a range of tests that are used to create an image of a part or area of the body. There are many different types of imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and even mammograms.

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THE CAUSE OF SPIDER VEINS

THE CAUSE OF SPIDER VEINS

Spider veins are clusters of small surface veins that are typically red, blue or purple and have developed from weakened or damaged valves in the tiny vessels. Spider veins are much smaller than varicose veins but do not often cause pain or symptoms.

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THE WOMEN CENTER IS NOW OPEN

THE WOMEN CENTER at DESERT IMAGING

Desert Imaging has opened its newest addition, The Women's Center at Desert Imaging. We care so much about our patients experience and privacy. What was once a dream is now a reality. We offer Breast services, Ultrasound and Bone density in a beautiful and comfortable location.

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Do you know your risk for Breast Cancer?

Do you know your risk for Breast Cancer?

Knowing this helps you understand how often you need to be screened.

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How does an X-Ray work?

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In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen made an important discovery while experimenting with electron beams in a special tube. Wilhelm noticed that a fluorescent screen in his lab started glowing when the electron beam was turned on.

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ZERO PROSTATE CANCER RUN & WALK, EL PASO 2017

ZERO PROSTATE CANCER RUN & WALK, EL PASO 2017

NEW CT Scanner & MRI System

NEW CT Scanner & MRI System

Desert Imaging

Desert Imaging is El Paso's only full service radiology center. We care about your experience and are proud to give your doctor accurate and prompt reporting.

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Mammos on the move

Our 4 mobile units also serve communities in the Big Bend area, Harlingen, and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. We are soon to serve San Antonio, TX. In New Mexico, [...]

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The vein center

More than 30 million Americans suffer from varicose veins and the more serious form of venous disease called Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), [...]

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The vein center

Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to assist the return of blood back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart become damaged or diseased. Veins that do not close properly can lead to serious complications.

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Mammos on the move

MOM provides the community the access for women to get their screening mammogram at their place of work, church, and community events. Screening mammograms are read by our Mammography certified Radiologists. In the event of non-conclusive or positive finding, our radiologist will suggest a diagnostic mammogram, which may include an ultrasound.

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