Radiology

New Ulm Medical Center's Radiology Department offers diagnostic radiology, x-rays, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, digital mammography, fluoroscopy, PET CT, MRI, CT scanning, EKGs, and echocardiograms. The department provides care for both outpatients and inpatients of all ages.

• The Radiology Department is open 24 hours a day to provide services to inpatients and Emergency Department patients.
• Scheduled radiology procedures are usually done between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• In addition, the department has its own nuclear medicine equipment with a technologist available three days a week.

Before visiting our department, patients receive information specific to their exam or procedure based on the order from the referring physician. This information includes any dietary restrictions or other preparations that may need to be done prior to the visit. Please take time to review this information carefully.

To contact the Radiology Department (and also for film releases), call 507-233-1154. To contact the department manager, Kathleen Bauer, call 507-233-1157.

The Radiology Department is licensed or certified by the following entities: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service and the Food and Drug Administration. New Ulm Medical Center is a Certified Mammography Facility.

Mammograms for breast cancer detection

New Ulm Medical Center offers digital mammography to find breast cancer early, when it is most curable.

To schedule a mammogram, call the Patient Information Center at 507-233-1150.

Mammogram guidelines: Allina Hospitals & Clinics statement on mammography screening
The president of Allina's Virginia Piper Cancer Institute responds to the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on routine screening mammography in women, 40 to 49 years old.