Parkes Medical Imaging

03/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Closure Notice 🎆

Parkes Medical Imaging will be closed from Thursday, 25th December 2025, and will reopen on Monday, 5th January 2026.

We wish all our patients and community a safe, happy, and healthy Christmas and New Year! 🌟
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in 2026.

The Parkes Medical Imaging Team

18/11/2025

As the months heat up, so does the action! With more people hitting the fields, courts, and parks, the number of bumps, twists, and “oops I definitely felt that” moments is on the rise.

Luckily, Parkes Medical Imaging has your back (and knees, shoulders, ankles). We offer fast, accurate MSK ultrasound and X-ray imaging to help get to the bottom of those sport and play injuries so you can get back out there and keep the fun going.

11/11/2025

Honouring Their Memory

This Remembrance Day, we join our community in pausing to remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire us every day.
From all of us at Parkes Medical Imaging, thank you to those who have served, and to the families who support them. Lest we forget.

04/11/2025

The ladies at Parkes Medical Imaging are rocking their mo’s for Movember! 💙😎
We’re having a laugh, but the message is serious: men’s health matters!
Look after your prostate, get checked early, and stay on top of your health.

02/11/2025

🩻 Celebrating Radiographers’ Week! 🩻

This week, we recognise and thank our incredible team of radiographers at Parkes Medical Imaging. Every day, you combine advanced skills, attention to detail, and genuine compassion to provide the highest level of care for our patients.

Your work is often behind the scenes, but it’s absolutely essential, from capturing vital diagnostic images to supporting patients through what can be stressful moments. Your professionalism and commitment make a real difference in our community’s health and well-being.

Thank you for all that you do, today and every day. 💙

28/10/2025

🌸 Our First Pink Ribbon Breakfast! 🌸

This morning, Parkes Medical Imaging proudly hosted our very first Pink Ribbon Breakfast, and what a wonderful morning it was! 💗

A huge thank you to all the incredible health professionals & reception staff who joined us and generously donated in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Your kindness and community spirit made our first event such a success.

A special shout-out to Just Eat Me Grazing for the beautiful and delicious spreads, your creations were the perfect touch to our morning! 🥐🍓✨

If you’d like to contribute to this important cause, donations can be made via our fundraising page:
👉 https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/sophiaburns/pink-ribbon-breakfast

Together, we’re making a difference, one pink ribbon at a time. 💕

27/10/2025

💙 Happy Australasian Sonographers Day! 💙

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing sonographers who play such an important role in patient care every single day.

A huge thank you to all of our local sonographers — and a special shout-out to our sonographer for their hard work, care, and dedication to their patients. 🌟

Your skill, compassion, and commitment make a real difference in our community. We appreciate everything you do!

27/10/2025

💉 Injection Clinic – Wednesday, 27th November!

We’re running another Injection Clinic here at Parkes Medical Imaging on Wednesday, 27th November.

✅ CT injections – Bulk-billed
✅ Ultrasound injections – Reduced fee for Pension Card holders

It’s a great chance to get your injections done locally, with our friendly team here to look after you.

📅 Bookings are essential!
📞 Call us on (02) 6862 3399 or book online using the link below 👇
🔗 https://parkesmedicalimaging.com.au/appointment-request-form/

Please share to help spread the word! 😊

29/09/2025

CT images are reversed because they are taken from the patient's perspective, not the viewer's.

So, if you're looking at a scan of a person lying on their back, the right side of the image is actually their left side. It's like you’re seeing them through a mirror, which is why the image is “flipped” from your perspective. This helps radiologists accurately interpret the scans based on how the body is actually oriented during the procedure.

It can feel a bit disorienting at first, but it's all about getting the most accurate information!

The answer is...
C !! Right Kidney

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

🌟 Early detection saves lives.
Did you know that low-dose CT scans can find lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages? 🩻💙

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program offers eligible Australians access to potentially life-saving scans. If you’re aged 50–70 and have a history of smoking, you may qualify.

📅 Talk to your GP today and see if you’re eligible.
Because peace of mind starts with a simple scan.

22/09/2025

Ever wonder why you need to fast before certain scans? ⏳ For CT scans and ultrasounds, fasting helps reduce gas and food in your stomach, ensuring clearer images and more accurate results. Plus, it helps contrast agents work better, so you get the best possible diagnosis! 🍏💧 A little prep goes a long way!