ATTENTION all grandpas, dads, brothers, sons, uncles and nephews!<\/p>\n
As the region\u2019s trusted medical imaging provider, Lake Imaging is getting on board Men\u2019s Health Week to support the men in our community.<\/p>\n
Although health sometimes takes a backseat in our busy lives, this is the week to prioritise your health or that of a loved one.<\/p>\n
If you’ve been putting off that visit to your GP or medical imaging scan, don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late. Prioritise your health today!<\/p>\n
With radiology practices in at St John of God Hospital, Wendouree and Daylesford, Lake Imaging staff provide a caring and compassionate service to all patients.<\/p>\n
The friendly team at Lake are experts when it comes to detecting and diagnosing health issues early.<\/p>\n
Across these local clinics, Lake Imaging offer a comprehensive range of services including X-ray ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, PET-CT, dental imaging, occupational lung disease screening, bone mineral densitometry, body fat composition scans and interventional procedures for pain management.<\/p>\n
Each of these modalities provide vital insight into health for medical investigations such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, lung disease, MSK joint pain, neurological issues and more.<\/p>\n
With prostate cancer rated the most diagnosed type of cancer in Australian men, it is estimated one in five men will face a diagnosis by the age of 85.<\/p>\n
Ultrasound and MRI are two non-invasive and highly accurate tools used to detect abnormalities.<\/p>\n
Similarly, cardiac disease is the leading cause of death in Australia and affects more men than women.<\/p>\n
Ask your GP about a quick and easy calcium score CT, echocardiogram or CT coronary angiogram to help measure your risk of a cardiovascular event.<\/p>\n
In recognition of Men\u2019s Health Week, Lake Imaging are highlighting the many preventative imaging services available to the men in our community.<\/p>\n
Bulk billing is available, and Lake Imaging accept referral forms from all other radiology providers.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t delay – book an appointment with your practitioner today!<\/p>\n