Imaging and radiology services continue at former Bradford Regional Medical Center

Imaging and radiology services continue at former Bradford Regional Medical Center

BRADFORD, PA - Imaging and radiology services continue to be available at the former Bradford Regional Medical Center, where a dedicated team of four imaging professionals. In 2025, the imaging services and radiology department conducted more than 13,200 outpatient tests including mammographs.

As the former hospital campus completed a transition to an outpatient services center, local access to diagnostic imaging remains an important part of the care available in Bradford. From routine X-rays to provider-ordered diagnostic testing, imaging services help support primary care, orthopaedics, cardiology, women's health, oncology and other outpatient specialties that continue to serve the community.

For patients, the experience remains familiar. Imaging services continue to be provided locally by the same trusted caregivers, in the same building that has served the community for more than 100 years.

"I started my career here in this building and I'm so proud to continue leading our imaging services department. Bradford is a part of who I am both professionally and personally," said Laura Wertz, MBA, BS, RT(R)(CT). "Patients can continue coming to Bradford for their imaging needs. Even though the facility is now operating as an outpatient services center, but the care, the people and the commitment to our patients remain the same."

Available imaging and radiology services in Bradford include X-ray, ultrasound, mammography and DEXA services, also known as bone densitometry, giving patients access to important diagnostic care close to home.

X-ray services are used to diagnose illnesses and injuries to the abdomen, chest, lung and skeletal system as well as help detect cancer and heart disease. Mammography is an x-ray of the breast that can detect breast cancer, breast cysts, tissue density and abnormalities. DEXA scans also known as bone densitometry, are used to help diagnose osteoporosis and measure the density of bones. Ultrasounds are non-radiation tests that are used to help diagnose injuries or conditions to soft tissues like organs, glands and blood vessels, abdominal, pelvic, reproductive and breast tissue as well as for routine pregnancy and progress of newborn development.

Last year, the facility upgraded one of the x-ray rooms to state-of-the-art equipment that brought cutting-edge imaging technology to the community which allows the department to deliver faster, more accurate results.

"Imaging plays a critical role in healthcare, helping providers identify injuries and illness, confirm diagnoses and determine the best path forward for a patient's care," said Bradley J. Chapman, president, OGH "Just as importantly, choosing local services when appropriate helps sustain healthcare in Bradford. It supports the caregivers who are here, strengthens the outpatient model and helps ensure we can continue providing important services close to home."

In May Kaleida Health and other regional healthcare organizations transitioned onto one electronic health record (EHR), Epic, integrating care from Bradford to Buffalo. Patients now benefit from a more connected healthcare experience and can manage their healthcare journey from the palm of their hand. Through MyChart, patients can view imaging results, schedule appointments and access other health information in one convenient place, making it easier to coordinate care, stay informed and navigate their healthcare journey across the Kaleida Health system. Behind the scenes, this connectivity helps streamline communication between providers and services, while ensuring the patient experience remains consistent and easy to navigate.

Imaging and radiology services at the former Bradford Regional Medical Center are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment or contact the imaging and radiology services in Bradford, call (814) 362-8200.

Patients can continue to access imaging services in the same location it was previously by entering through the main entrance of the former Bradford Regional Medical Center and proceeding past the concierge desk. From there, take the elevators on the left to the second floor and turn right.

"Bradford patients deserve access to quality care close to home. Continuing to use local imaging services helps ensure those services remain available for the community and supports the caregivers who have been part of Bradford's healthcare story for more than a century," added Chapman.

Other outpatient services that Kaleida Health continues to provide in Bradford are primary care, pediatrics, women's health, cardiology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, general surgery, urology, medical oncology for new patient consultations, pain management and physical medicine rehabilitation, laboratory blood draw, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (Upbeat) and occupational health services.

For more information about outpatient services in Bradford, visit brmc-ogh.org.