How to Eat Healthy Over The Holidays
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
  The holiday season is the time for parties, festive events, and time with families. During the month of December, you’ll often indulge in treats and lose sight of your health goals. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to eat healthy during the holidays by following these tips and recipe suggestions. Remember the holiday is just a normal day. Don’t avoid breakfast and lunch so you can binge on dinner and dessert. Try having a protein-rich snack one hour before the big holiday meal. Plan to have some healthy options on the holiday table. There are some links to recipes below. Check out a ..read more
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How Pueblo Saves You Money
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
  At Open MRI of Pueblo, we aim to provide our patients with quality MRI care. While we know that overall imaging quality is of importance to patients, we also understand that pricing is a major concern. Did you know that you can save hundreds on your MRI at Pueblo? Yes, hundreds. Learn more about our pricing options and how you can save on your MRI. How much are the MRI scans?  All of our MRI scans at Open MR of Pueblo are $480!! That’s it. Our self-pay patients will always only have to pay $480 online for pricing. That saves you hundreds, if not thousands, compared to other MRI pro ..read more
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5 Reasons Why We’re Thankful For Open MRI
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
With the holiday season upon us, there are many things to be thankful for. Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, we are reflecting on how thankful we are for our amazing staff and inspiring patients. At Open MRI of Pueblo, we are most thankful for Open MRI and how this technology is able to help us provide our patients with the best imaging experiences. Here are just a few reasons why we’re thankful for Open MRI.   Relaxation. Who knew MRI’s could be relaxing? Fortunately, Open MRI can help provide our patients with a relaxing MRI experience without feeling like you’re stuck in a ..read more
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MRI vs CT: What’s The Difference?
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
Your doctor informs you that you need an MRI or CT scan.  We’re here to assure you that CT’s and MRI are both painless procedures with important uses. In addition, huge advances have been made so it’s much easier now to have these scans if you have a tendency to be claustrophobic. Let’s take a closer look at each scan to see which is best for you and your imaging needs. What is an MRI? MRI stands for “magnetic resonance imaging.” It’s a type of scan that can produce a detailed snapshot of parts of the body, including the brain. It’s an imaging technique—radiation isn’t used and there are ..read more
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10 Foods That Are Good For Your Breasts
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
Many factors can influence whether or not  a women is diagnosed with breast cancer. With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, women may be wondering how they can prevent this disease. While various risk factors play a role, your diet directly influences your breast health. Simply by incorporating these foods into your diet,  you can help reduce your risk for breast cancer. Beans There are 10 whole grams of fiber in every half cup of beans. When you add this to your recommended daily intake of fiber, you can decrease your risk of breast cancer by 7%! T ..read more
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How To Be Prepared For Your MRI Scan
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
    Whether you suffer from claustrophobia or are undergoing an MRI for the first time, this diagnostic imaging scan can be intimidating. Whether its the noises or lengthy scan time, we understand that preparing for this exam can be overwhelming for our patients. No need to worry, we’ve got you covered with a list of helpful MRI prep tips. 1. Pre-Procedure There is no special week of, the night before, or day of procedure for an MRI exam. You’ve made your appointment and we’ve confirmed your time with you. Just remember if you didn’t already pay out-of-pocket online, bring your insur ..read more
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MRI’s Reveal Dogs Actually Have Emotions
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
While there’s no denying your love for your furry friend, do our pets actually love us back? Neuroscientists have been able to get inside the minds of dogs and discovered that they may not be in it just for the treats. These researchers put our furry friends to the tests and discovered surprising results Do pets actually have emotions? Neuroscientist, Gregory Berns, had the idea of seeing what his pet was thinking. Berns trained his pup to stay still while inside an MRI scanner by creating an MRI stimulator in his home. By training various pups and teaching hand signals to signal when they’d g ..read more
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6 Things To Day Dream About During Your MRI
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
For veterans and firs-timers alike, MRI’s can be boring. Whether you suffer from claustrophobia or boredom, finding ways to pass the time while in a noisy MRI scanner is easier said than done. If you are looking for ways to keep your mind preoccupied during your scan, we’ve got you covered with a few things to day dream about. Think about a treat Since there is no formal pre procedure rules for MRI’s we always encourage our patients to treat themselves after their appointment. Whether it’s going out to eat or taking a shopping break. Think of what you’ll treat yourself with after your appoin ..read more
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How To Finance Your MRI And Other Medical Expenses
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
The healthcare industry is confusing enough, but hidden medical fees make it difficult for patients to understand the care they need and how to go about getting it all. Open MRI of Pueblo has always stressed price transparency with our patients, but paying for any diagnostic imaging procedure can be intimidating. We’re here to provide you with a few tips to help you finance your medical expenses.   Shop Around Your first step should definitely be shopping around. Sites like Save On Medical can help you do exactly that. Save On Medical allows both insured and uninsured patients find the ch ..read more
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Am I Too Young For A Mammogram?
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by puebloadmin
3y ago
Unsure if you are the right age to get a mammogram? Diagnosing breast cancer in younger women (under 40 years old) is difficult because their breast tissue tends to be denser than the breast tissue in older women. By the time a lump in a younger woman’s breast can be felt, the cancer often is advanced. Early detection of breast cancer can drastically increase your risk of survival. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE FOR A MAMMOGRAM? The American Cancer Society has guidelines for when women should be more proactive about getting mammograms. If you have a family history of breast cancer, a genetic mutation ..read more
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