Imaging

Imaging is available at the following locations for our patients' convenience. A valid physician order is required.

 

Locations

Vail Health's Imaging Department

Exams for outpatients: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
Please call (970) 479-7251 to make an appointment.
 
  • Walk-in X-rays are available 24 hours/day, seven days/week. Our fax number is (970) 470-6654.
  • Scheduled Fluoroscopy procedures
  • Scheduled CTs, MRIs and Ultrasounds
  • Nuclear medicine 
 
A New CT Scanner for Vail Health
Vail Health Hospital uses the Toshiba Aquilion Premium CT scanner in the imaging department. Vail Health Hospital is the first hospital in Colorado to bring this 160-slice scanner to its patients. The upgraded equipment minimizes radiation exposure, maximizes safety and image quality and increases patient comfort.
 
Radiation exposure is automatically adjusted to minimize exposure based on a patient's age, weight and exam type. The scanner is also quicker and can examine several body parts during the same exam to reduce exam time and radiation.
   
The new CT uses wider detectors to cover more area and complete scans faster so less radiation is needed. It also shows contrast better than other systems so physicians can distinguish soft tissues and other details more clearly.
 
A longer, wider table supports larger patients and provides a more extensive area for scanning without repositioning them. Aquilion's gantry also tilts to provide easier access to patients and helps avoid unnecessary exposure to critical organs such as the eyes.
 

Sonnenalp Breast Imaging Center in the Shaw Pavilion

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. Please call (970) 569-7690 to make an appointment. 
 
  • Screening and diagnostic mammography, including stereotactic and ultrasound biopsies.
 

Edwards Campus Imaging Services

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday-Friday. For a scheduled exam, please call (970) 479-7251 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
 
  • Walk-in X-rays
  • Scheduled CTs
  • Ultrasounds
  • Pet/CT Scanning 

Avon Urgent Care imaging Services

8:30 AM - 7:00 PM, seven days/week.
 
  • Walk-in X-rays 

 

Eagle Health Care Center Imaging Services

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.  
 
  • Walk in X-rays
  • Scheduled bone density scanning (to schedule a bone density exam, please call (970) 328-6734)

Gypsum Urgent Care Imaging Services

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday-Sunday

  • Walk-in X-rays are available

Accreditation

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded Vail Health accreditation in MRI, ultrasound, CT, PET CT and nuclear medicine representing the highest level of image quality and patient safety.