Porvoo Hospital X-ray unit
Keywords:Porvoo Hospital X-ray unit's renovation
The unit's second floor will be closed due to renovation from December 23th, 2024 onwards. This affects the operation of the unit in mammograms, ultrasound examinations, scoliosis imaging, and mechanical axis measurements.
In the Porvoo Hospital X-ray unit, we perform plain X-ray examinations without appointment and other examinations by appointment.
- Our office will be closed due to renovation from December 23th, 2024 onwards.
- We perform examinations for customers of the HUS area health centers and hospitals.
- Please note that emergency patients requiring urgent care will be taken to imaging first, so other patients may need to wait.
- X-ray of bones
- X-ray of chest
- X-ray of long bones
If needed, you can book an appointment by calling 019 548 2279.
- CT examination
- Mammography
- Measurement of the mechanical axis of the lower limb
- MRI examinaton
- Ultrasound examination
- Ultrasound of the breasts
- X-ray of scoliosis
See the instructions below for details.
- Our X-ray unit is located in the Porvoo Hospital.
- Come in through the emergency department's entrance and follow the signs inside.
- We have a patient lift, e.g., to transfer patients from a wheelchair to an examination table.
- Please call us in advance if you need to use a patient lift.
Appointment booking instructions
- You can make an appointment by calling our customer service 09 471 80900 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Register at the emergency X-ray on the third floor when you arrive at the X-ray unit.
- You can make an appointment by calling 019 548 2279 Mon–Thu 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- During the renovation of the Porvoo Hospital X-ray unit mammographies are performed in Hyvinkää Hospital, Women's Hospital and Park Hospital.
- During the renovation of the Porvoo Hospital X-ray unit we will not perform X-ray of scoliosis or measurements of the mechanical axis of the lower limb. You can book an appointment for these examinations to the units below.
- Jorvi Hospital X-ray unit, booking 09 471 80900 on weekdays 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Peijas Hospital X-ray unit, booking 09 47167090 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- New Children's Hospital X-ray unit (only examinations of children under 16 years), booking 019 548 2279 Mon-Thu 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- In the Hyvinkää Hospital X-ray unit X-rays of scoliosis and measurements of the mechanical axis of the lower limb are performed without appointment.
- You will be given an appointment for the examination and you will be informed of the appointment by letter.
You are free to choose your X-ray location
Once you receive a referral to HUS for skeletal, chest, or dental X-ray examinations, you are free to choose the imaging unit where you go for the examinations. Most X-ray units do not require booking an appointment.
How do I prepare for examinations and where do I get the results?
Examinations always require a referral. See here for more information on preparing for examinations, on receiving the results, and instructions on ordering copies of your images.
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