Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Ivy Brook

a better view^TM

Diagnostic Confidence. Patient Comfort.

Griffin's new Imaging & Diagnostics Center combines diagnostic confidence and patient comfort in one of the most advanced imaging facilities in the State.

The Best Open MRI Image Quality in Connecticut
State-of-the-Art CT, X-ray and Ultrasound
Full Laboratory Drawing Station
EKG Services
Planetree Amenities

"Ten years ago, the age of a scanner might not have mattered much. Now, technology has advanced so much that the older scanner 'is not the same machine'."

-Dr. Gary Glazer, Chairman of Radiology at Stanford,
quoted by The New York Times, March 2, 2009

The Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center offers some of the most advanced imaging and diagnostic technology available today, combined with Griffin's renowned Planetree model of care, for a more confident diagnosis and comfortable experience. Our capabilities reach patients previously underserved, including children, the elderly, claustrophobic, and larger patients.

Our new HITACHI OASIS MRI - The first in Connecticut - produces the best open MRI image quality in the State, for better diagnostic and therapeutic results.

GE 16-Slice Lightspeed Xtra CT - The first GE wide-bore scanner in the state boasts special bariatric capabilities as well as low-dose radiation protocols for children. The Center is registered with the American College of Radiology's "Imaging Gently" campaign which promotes low dose CT scanning for children.

Philips iU22 Ultrasound - This high resolution scanner produces a new level of distortion free images. Vascular, breast, general, OB/GYN, and small part Sonography is offered at the Center.

Digital Radiography (DR) - The Center’s state-of-the-art Digital X-ray room is configured to meet the needs of geriatric, pediatric, and bariatric patients. Special radiation-reduction technology delivers the lowest dose possible while maintaining optimal imaging.

Unparalleled Comfort

As a Planetree facility, the Center is designed entirely around the patient experience, with the sensitivity of Griffin Hospital's renowned model of personalized care:

Comfortable furnishings
WiFi Internet with PC access
High-definition TV
Saltwater aquarium
Interactive children's waiting area
Refreshment station

Total Convenience

To help manage busy schedules, the Center offers:

Full diagnostic labs, including phlebotomy
Pre-admission testing
EKG services
Instant access to images upon request
Stat reads and on-site consultation upon request
Same-day scheduling

"Technology, facility, and philosophy add up to better medicine and a better patient experience."

- Frank Mele, M.D.
Medical Director, The Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Ivy Brook