Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American college of Radiology (ACR).  The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety.  It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards, following a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. 

The ultrasound accredition rounds out the certificatin of all imaging modalities.  General radiology, MRI, Mammography and Nuclear medicine are all ACR accredited.

“When you choose an ACR-accredited facility, you know that your hospital has voluntarily gone thorugh a rigorous review process,” notes Susan Apicello, Vice President Administration.  “Our highly specialized medical technologists are well qualified through education and certification to perform each procedure, ensuring the highest level of diagnostic confindence for every patient,” add  Apicello.

What type of radiologic testing services can I schedule at ELIH?  ELIH offers the following diagnostic imaging services to the community:

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Digital Mammography
• Bone Density Scans
• CT scans (CAT scans)
• X-ray exams

Easy online scheduling for mammography means you can make an appointment whenever its convenient for you.  Visit www.ELIH.org/mammo to select a time and date preference. A staff member will call, to confirm you appointment

Ample parking means you never need to leave extra time to find a spot.  A comfortable waiting area welcomes you, and with our on-time appointment history, you can be confident your needs will be met promptly.

In keeping with ELIH’s commitment to patient care, “light sedation” is available for patients if needed during procedures to enhance comfort for those patients who may be a little apprehensive or have difficulty remaining still.

Call Central Registration for all our outpatient testing needs, 631.477.5121.  For CT scanning, call 631.477.5123.