Technology

At St. Joseph Hospital, our belief in placing the latest technology in caring hands has led to clinical outcomes well above national standards. As a healthcare leader and pioneer, St. Joseph Hospital offers numerous high-tech tools and procedures that can maximize the likelihood of successful treatment:

* Anal Manometry
Anal manometry checks the tightness of the anal sphincter and its ability to respond to signals, as well as the sensitivity and function of the rectum.
* Anal Neurodiagnostic Evaluation
Aids in diagnosing and assessing disorders of the lower urinary tract and the colorectal area.
* ARIA Computer management System
ARIA is a comprehensive information and image management system that manages patient information into a single, organized, oncology-specific medical chart. ARIA's electronic medical record (EMR) effectively manages treatment for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
* Breast MRI and Biopsy Capability
In March 2007, the American Cancer Society updated its breast cancer screening recommendations to include annual breast MRI for women who are at high risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. MRI-guided biopsy is less invasive than surgery, and is less likely to cause side effects or complications such as bleeding or infection. Done under local anesthesia, MRI-guided biopsy also eliminates the risks of general anesthesia.
* CADstream for Breast MRI
A computer-aided-detection (CAD) system automates the processing of data-intensive breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Physicians and MRI technologists spend a significant amount of time manually processing and interpreting breast MRI studies. CADstream automates breast MR image processing functions and corrects for patient movement that can occur during a study for better quality control.
* Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery (Ci Navigation system)
The Ci System gives the surgeon an unobstructed, on screen, 3-D view of the patient’s knee joint for more precise placement of implants during knee replacement surgeries.
* da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
The da Vinci Surgical System gives surgeons and their patients an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy. The da Vinci System places a surgeon’s hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art robotic platform. It enables them to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures for urology, gynecology, oncology and pediatric patients through very small incisions with unmatched precision. More
* Defecography
Defocography is an x-ray test to evaluate the function of the rectum and pelvic floor muscles.
* Digital Mammography
Digital mammography is a mammography system where x-ray film is replaced by detectors similar to those found in digital cameras. From a computer screen, the image can then be enlarged or highlighted.
* Digital Skin Imaging
Creates baseline digital photographs of the entire surface of your skin. This is particularly helpful for early detection in persons at risk for melanoma and other skin cancers.
* Eclipse Treatment Planning System
The Eclipse System creates 3D images of the tumor and internal organs, assists in calculating treatment plans, and accurately calculates dose distributions for photons, electrons, protons and brachytherapy. This allows the St. Joseph Hospital radiation oncology team to compare and quickly evaluate different treatment options and decide on the most effective course of treatment for each patient.
* Electron Beam Computed Tomography (EBCT)
EBCT is a super fast computed tomography (CT) scan used to predict your risk for heart disease. It provides a snapshot of the calcium buildup in your coronary arteries – a major cause of heart attacks.
* Endorectal Ultrasound and MRI
Endorectal ultrasound is used for the diagnosis and management of certain rectal abscesses, rectal tumor evaluation and staging, and anal sphincter evaluation for incontinence.
* Hana Table
This surgical table is a minimally invasive tool enabling the surgeon to replace the hip through a single incision, anterior approach without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur.
* Hyperbaric Chamber