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Why Choose Luminis Health for Your MRI?We know that MRI results are key to getting the right diagnosis and treatment. So we offer short wait times and convenient hours. This means evening and weekend appointments, on top of our daytime slots. And we send results to doctors quickly, usually within a day.We also offer 3T MRI machines at some locations. These machines produce a more precise image. They also work faster, so you don't have to lie still on the table for as long.And you'll be glad to know we're accredited by the American College of Radiology. This means we meet the top standards for safety and quality in the country.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a way to map out structures inside the body without using radiation. It helps your doctor see many things, like your:Blood vessels.Ligaments.Muscles.Nerves.Organs.Skeletal system.Luminis Health Imaging uses the latest MRI technology to maximize your comfort as we create crisp, clear images.How Do MRIs Work?You may have heard that water makes up about 60% of our bodies. What you may not know is the hydrogen atoms in water respond to electromagnetic energy around us. MRIs rely on this cool fact.MRIs use a magnetic field to align hydrogen atoms in the body. Then, the machine pulses out electromagnetic radio waves. This causes the atoms to spin.When the technologist turns off the radio frequency waves, the atoms realign. As structures in the body have different amounts of water, they release different amounts of energy during this process. The MRI sensor captures the energy waves to create images.MRI images not only show the various tissues of the body, but they can also highlight inflamed or cancerous areas. These have different water content than surrounding tissues.
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Why Choose Luminis Health for Your Imaging Needs?A leading diagnostic imaging center, we are a pioneer of innovative technologies to improve image quality and safety. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has accredited all our labs. This means we meet the highest standards for training, equipment and safety procedures in the country.We're also proud to be part of the ACR's Image Wisely and Image Gently pledges. By supporting these initiatives, we agree to always use the lowest radiation dosages possible.Finally, we don't like to waste your time. By offering walk-in x-rays, we make sure you can get the health information you need and get on with your day.
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An x-ray is a simple and painless test. Doctors often order an x-ray to see if you've broken or fractured a bone. X-rays also help diagnose many other conditions, like pneumonia, a blockage in the intestines and certain cancers.At Luminis Health, we offer x-rays on a walk-in basis. That means when your doctor says you need an x-ray, you can head straight over to our x-ray technologists.What Is an X-ray?An x-ray is an imaging test to see inside the body. The x-ray machine sends radiation beams through the body and a sensor captures the beams on the other side.While radiation may sound alarming, one x-ray of a limb exposes you to the same amount of radiation you'd get from being in the sun for three hours. And we don't mean three hours of lying on a beach, but three hours of going about your day outside.So how does the x-ray produce an image? Bones and denser tissues block the radiation, but it passes through most soft tissue. A computer then turns the captured radiation beams into an image.Bones show up white on the x-ray scan, while air-filled structures, like the lungs, show up black. Dense tissues or fluid-filled infections also appear white, but they're less dense than bones.Depending on why you need it, you may get an x-ray of a limb, the abdominal area or your chest.
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X-rays
Why Luminis Health? Inpatient psychiatric care with heart We understand. It can be frightening to need adult inpatient psychiatric care. Whether you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms for the first time or has struggled for years, our experts can help. We handle your mental health care with compassion. We offer a space and with services designed to bring the light back into your life. There's a sense of calm and peace here, for both you and those who care about you. Our inpatient psychiatric care program is a dedicated space at the J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center. It's secure and private. We provide safe, supervised, 24/7 care personalized to your needs. Removing barriers to wellness We know your loved one's support may help you succeed. And we know they want to be there for you. That's why we're thankful our McNew Family Medical Center offers you the treatment you need, close to home.
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Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Do You Need 24/7 Care for Your Mental Health Needs? You're human and you're doing your best. But life can sometimes throw you curve balls. Things outside our control — illness, trauma, job loss — can trigger and worsen mental health issues. Or maybe you forgot to take your medications. Or they stopped working for you. It doesn't mean you've failed. It means you need extra care, 24/7, to get you through a challenging time. We're here to get you safely back to you.
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Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Adventure Therapy at Luminis Health PathwaysWe use every tool to help you recover and stay strong when you're receiving inpatient substance use treatment at Luminis Health Pathways. Besides being unique and fun, our adventure therapy program offers:Personal motivation through excitement. Our on-site ropes course features more than 20 high and low activities. Plus vertical challenges that include a 45-foot climbing tower and a 12-foot climbing wall.A chance for reflection. Adventure therapy offers a respite from the chaos of daily life. It takes place on our tranquil Pathways campus, nestled in a beautiful, wooded area just outside Annapolis.Expert staff. You'll be in good, safe hands during your adventure therapy. Our staff is specially trained to work with those recovering from substance use.
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Adventure Therapy
Dare to Believe in YourselfTrust — in yourself and others — plays a big part in recovery from substance use. Adventure therapy challenges you to regain the trust you've lost. It confirms your ability to handle whatever the future holds. What is Adventure Therapy?Adventure therapy is a form of behavioral psychotherapy that uses team-based exercises and daring obstacle courses to teach you to believe in yourself.Activities like walking a rope bridge high in a tree canopy test your motivation and commitment.Set outdoors, adventure therapy is a full sensory experience. It taps into the stress-relieving power of nature. And taps into helping you make behavior changes critical to your healing process.You're safe every step of the way. Your harness protects you from falling, but you still must have the determination to walk across that bridge to get to the other side."If I can do that, I can do anything." That's a typical feeling after completing adventure therapy.
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Adventure Therapy
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Outpatient Therapy for Mental Health
Let's focus on your mental health.Mental health issues can cast a shadow on your life. Depression can cloud your days. Anxiety can come on suddenly and overwhelm you.We're here to help you navigate the storm. And bring back the sunshine. We help you emerge stronger than you were before.We know that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges can also trigger substance use as an effort to self-medicate. We can give you the tools to manage your mental health in a healthy way. Every day.
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Outpatient Therapy for Mental Health