April is designated as Cancer Control Month. Cancer Control focuses on reducing the number of people who get cancer, reducing complications from cancer, and decreasing the deaths due to cancer. It uses approaches that have been tested through research to control the number of cancer cases as well as the effects of cancer. Cancer control programs work to find and …
COVID-19 Vaccine Presents Deceiving Side Effect in Women
Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare services are more important than ever. Though the pandemic has instilled some fear in patients and is causing them to avoid medical services, we want our patients to know it is crucial that women do not skip or delay their screening mammogram appointments. Now, with COVID-19 vaccination rolling out across the nation, women are …
Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg Ranked Top Honors in the “Best of the Burg” 2019 Contest for “Best Medical Imaging”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Snyder 10401 Spotsylvania Ave., Suite 200 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 (540) 361-1000 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – July 8, 2019 – Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg (MIF) and Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA) took first and second place respectively for the “Best Medical Imaging” awards in the 2019 “Best of the Burg” contest. This yearly contest, sponsored by …
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the muscle cells in the uterus. The tumors are not dangerous and do not spread within the body. Women with uterine fibroids may have symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, pain or pressure in the abdomen or pelvis, enlargement of the abdomen, constipation, frequent urination, or painful intercourse. Most women learn of …
Leading-edge PET/CT technology now in Fredericksburg
Last year, Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg (MIF) installed a leading-edge advanced PET/CT unit at their Fredericksburg location. The proprietary technology in the new unit facilitates the assessment of the location, extent, and severity of disease with a speed and accuracy that did not previously exist. This higher level of imaging and diagnostic accuracy is accomplished with an even lower dose …
Cosmetic Center by VIVA Now Open in Fredericksburg
VIVA’s Board Certified, Fellowship Trained physicians offer a full line of customized services at Cosmetic Center by VIVA, right here in Fredericksburg. In their modern and tranquil facility, patients receive aesthetic, anti-aging, and regenerative skin care in a serene and relaxing environment. Located in Suite 207 of Lee’s Hill Medical Plaza, Cosmetic Center neighbors VIVA’s primary office on Spotsylvania Avenue …
Health Scan: Preventative Screenings that Improve Lives
Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg (MIF) offers state-of-the-art preventative screenings that are improving lives. With the latest technology, Health Scan provides patients with effective prevention and the best early detection. The Health Scan program began with three groundbreaking preventative scans: Lung Scan, 3D mammography, and Heart Scan. Lung Scan MIF is the home of our region’s expertise in administering and reading …
Imaging Center for Women in North Stafford: World Class Care in Your Community
When it comes to women’s health, medical imaging plays a crucial and integral part. For the women in the Stafford region, the Imaging Center for Women (ICW) in North Stafford will offer high-tech, world class medical imaging services with the same exceptional customer service they have received at the Fredericksburg ICW location. ICW North Stafford is located at 125 Woodstream …