Diagnostic Imaging
X-Ray
X-rays are the most common tests done in Medical Imaging. X-rays use a small dose of ionizing radiation to create images of the inside of your body. X-rays help Radiologists and practitioners see your bones and certain tissues to assess and diagnose injuries and other health issues.
Walk-In X-Rays
No special preparation is required.
Walk-in X-rays are done at both Wallaceburg (Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm) and Chatham (Monday to Friday 8am – 5 pm).
Please bring the following:
- Your requisition (unless your physician submitted it for you)
- Your OHIP card (or other provincial health card if out of province)
Chatham Site
80 Grand Ave. W,
Chatham ON
Zone D, Level 1
Wallaceburg Site
325 Margaret Ave,
Wallaceburg, ON
Ground Floor, East Wing
Fluoroscopy Injections
To prepare for your fluoroscopy exam:
- Bring your prescription: All injections require you to bring the filled prescription from the pharmacy to your appointment.
- Driver required: If you are having hand, foot, hip, or shoulder injections, you must have someone to drive you home.
- Eating and drinking: You may eat and drink as usual before your appointment.
Chatham Site
80 Grand Ave. W,
Chatham ON
Zone D, Level 1
Gastric Studies
To prepare for your Gastric Studies exam:
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight. This includes chewing gum and smoking.
- Morning medications: If you normally take medications in the morning, please wait until after your exam to take them.
Please Note:
If you cannot stand and move on your own for approximately 15 minutes without assistance, please call the Patient Appointment Office at (519) 437-6089. We may need to adjust, reschedule, or cancel your exam.
Chatham Site
80 Grand Ave. W,
Chatham ON
Zone D, Level 1
