Medical Services

X-rays use a small dose of radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body.

MRIs are able to create detailed images of the inside of your body. Doctors often order these tests to diagnosis issues.

This scan uses X-ray technology to take multiple views of the inside of the body. UVA Health also offers CT coronary calcium scoring. Learn more.

If you have cancer or some types of brain or heart disease, your doctor may need to see inside of you with a PET/CT scan.

PET/CT combines 2 type sof imaging tests:

• Positron emission tomography (PET)
• Computed tomography (CT) 

PET scans use a small amount of radiation to see and measure activity inside your body. A CT scan uses multiple x-rays to put together a picture of the inside of your body.

An interventional radiologist performs this procedure, inserting this IV line into a large vein for long-term use, using an ultrasound machine and/or x-rays to locate your veins. Learn more about getting a central line.

A biliary catheter drains bile from your body. A needle will be inserted through your skin into a bile duct, contrast dye injected and then the biliary tube advanced into the bile duct. Learn about the procedure.

Comprehensive pediatric home care services are available for children from newborn to age 17. Skilled care is provided to children in the nurturing environment of the home. The patient's care team works with each family to develop a program of care uniquely tailored to each child’s needs.

Learn about our nurses, social workers and physical, speech and occupational therapists that can help you with your in-home care.

Home infusion provides an alternative to receiving intravenous (IV) therapy in the hospital. Home infusion therapy is the intravenous administration of medication to patients in their own home.

Continuum's psychiatric home care offers collaborative, comprehensive psychiatric nursing services to patients in their homes.