Bankstown Lidcombe Medical Imaging

10/07/2024

👨🏻‍⚕️ Dr. John Pereira - Paediatric, Interventional & Diagnostic Radiologist

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Dr John Pereira is a Paediatric & Interventional Radiologist at Prince of Wales Hospital & Sydney Children’s Hospital, as well our Principle Radiologist.

⛑️With over twenty years of medical imaging experience in both the public and private sector. John holds a fellowship Paediatric Radiology and as a result of his dedication to the field is highly skilled in paediatric imaging including MRI (adults & paediatrics) as well as Vascular and non-vascular intervention.

🏥 John brings a tremendous depth of Knowledge and has held senior roles such as the Director of Prince of Wales Hospital & Sydney Children’s Hospital.

We are very proud to have John as part of our highly specialised and dedicated team.

10/07/2024

CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) 💥

💡 Here at BLMI our Ultra-low Dose CT machine was installed to provide a spectrum of diagnostic imaging tests for most clinical needs. Reducing radiation dose by up to 85%, while maintaining the highest resolution diagnostic images. Including highest grade Cardiac Imaging.

❤️ CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) uses CT scanning to take images of the coronary arteries of the beating heart, allowing for the diagnosis of diseases within the vessels.

💉Liquid contrast agents are injected into a vein (usually in the arm) which increase the density of the blood in the vessels, and allow the inside and outside structure of blood vessels to be clearly visible on the CT angiogram images. Medication to reduce blood flow and slow down the heart rate might also be given to make the images even clearer and easier to interpret. This will either be given in tablet form or into a vein through a cannula.

07/07/2024

NAIDOC Week 🖤💛❤️

It's NAIDOC Week, a special time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At BLMI, we stand with the First Nations communities and celebrate their incredible contributions to our society.

We encourage everyone to participate in NAIDOC Week events and take this opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of our nation. Together, we can celebrate and promote a more inclusive and respectful community.

Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful NAIDOC Week! 🎉

03/07/2024

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and expertise in obstetric imaging. Our state-of-the-art technology and compassionate team ensure you receive the best possible experience during this special time.

👶 We are a Women's Imaging sub-specialty service, where all imaging, Obstetrics and Gynecological procedures are provided to you by a highly skilled team of female technicians and administered and reported on by our Specialist Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Also, an expert Paediatric sub-specialty service; provided under the supervision of our senior Paediatric Radiologist, whom supervises and interprets all paediatric examinations, including ultrasound scans.
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✅ We are Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday from 8am to 12pm.

01/07/2024

26/06/2024

Explore our comprehensive range of imaging services:

💗 Women’s Imaging
👶 Pediatric Imaging
🌀 Ultra-Low Dose CT
❤️ Cardiac CT Imaging (Calcium Score)
🤫 MRI Quiet Suite
🖥️ General Ultrasound
🔍 3D Mammography
💉 Pain Management
📸 Digital X-ray
🩸 Doppler Ultrasound
🦷 Dental Imaging
👶 OBGYN Procedures

We are dedicated to supporting your health journey. Visit us today!

📞 9790 0600

24/06/2024

Bankstown Lidcombe Medical Imaging is here to serve you with extended hours for your convenience! 🌟

🗓 Opening Hours:
👉 Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
👉 Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM

Whether you need an X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or other imaging services, our team is ready to provide top-notch care. 🏥✨

📍 Visit us at G10, 68 Elridge Rd, Bankstown
📞 Call us at 02 9790 0600 to book your appointment today!

04/04/2023

Happy Easter 2023!!

29/08/2021

INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY | Inspired Idea

International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths.

It is also an opportunity to stimulate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy.

International Overdose Awareness Day acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends whose loved-ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose.

International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.

The goals of International Overdose Awareness Day are:
- To provide an opportunity for people to publicly mourn loved ones in a safe environment, some for the first time without feeling guilt or shame.
- To include the greatest number of people in International - Overdose Awareness Day events, and encourage non-denominational involvement.
- To give community members information about the issue of fatal and non-fatal overdose.
- To send a strong message to current and former people who use drugs that they are valued.
- To stimulate discussion about overdose prevention and drug policy.
- To provide basic information on the range of support services that are available.
- To prevent and reduce drug-related harm by supporting evidence-based policy and practice.
- To inform people around the world about the risk of overdose.

What is an Overdose?
An overdose means having more of a drug (or combination of drugs) than your body can cope with. There are a number of signs and symptoms that show someone has overdosed, and these differ with the type of drug used. All drugs can cause an overdose, including prescription medication prescribed by a doctor. It is important to know the right amount and the right time to take your medication. It is also vital to know what drugs should not be mixed, and to seek help if you feel you are not in control of your drug use.

29/08/2021

NATIONAL STROKE WEEK | About Stroke

A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Blood is carried to the brain by blood vessels called arteries. Blood contains oxygen and important nutrients for your brain cells. Blood may be interrupted or stop moving through an artery, because the artery is blocked (ischaemic stroke) or bursts (haemorrhagic stroke). When brain cells do not get enough oxygen or nutrients, they die. The area of brain damage is called a cerebral infarct.

Types of Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood cannot supply oxygen and important nutrients to your brain cells. When brain cells do not get enough oxygen or nutrients, they die. A stroke can happen in two main ways:
- A blood clot or cholesterol plaque blocks a blood vessel. This is called an ischaemic stroke.
- A blood vessel leaks or breaks. This is called a haemorrhagic stroke.