Program: Bone Densitometry

Program: Bone Densitometry

Resource Number: 17676121
Description
Provides diagnostic medical imaging techniques and equipment used to detect and measure bone loss, assess the risk of developing osteoporosis or bone fractures, or to see if a treatment plan is stabilizing bone density.

Program Phones:
604-984-5780		Business Line
604-984-5781		Fax

Website: www.vch.ca/en/service/bone-densitometry-bone-density-testing

Location information

Sites offering this program

+ Lions Gate Hospital ->
+ St. Paul's Hospital
+ Vancouver General Hospital - Jim Pattison Pavilion

Lions Gate Hospital

Location:

231 East 15th Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7 (Map)

Site Phones:
604-984-5780		Business Line
604-984-5781		Fax

Hours of operation

ProgramAtSite Hours:
Open: Closed:	Tue 07:45 15:15	Wed 07:45 15:15	Thu 07:45 15:15	Fri 07:45 15:15

Mailing Address:

231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7

Program Delivery



Languages:	English
Application Process:	Physician requisition form and BC Medical Services Card or CareCard required; call to book an appointment.

Defined coverage area(s), for the Program offered at selected Site:
BC	-Metro Vancouver Region	-Lions Bay
BC	-Metro Vancouver Region	-North Vancouver
BC	-Metro Vancouver Region	-West Vancouver

Custom fields
Disabilities Access?	Yes
Service Delivery Method	In Person

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