Access Your Medical Imaging with West Lincoln Memorial Hospital & PocketHealth
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Access My Records169 Main Street East
Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1P3
24 hours, 7 days a week with varying hours for clinics
1. Take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to Bartlett Avenue (Grimsby) and head South away from Lake Ontario
2. Follow Bartlett Avenue until Main Street East (first stop light)
3. Turn right onto Main Street East. Follow Main Street East for approximately one kilometer
4. WLMH is located on the right-hand side
Niagara Region Transit is also available
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot & washroom
Angiography and Interventional Radiology
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
X-Ray and Fluoroscopy
Additional Information
There are multiple parking lots adjacent to the hospital
In collaboration with West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, PocketHealth grants you access to your medical imaging records, so you can proactively participate in your healthcare journey. This includes:
PocketHealth provides easy access to view, share and store your medical imaging records from West Lincoln Memorial Hospital so you can get involved in your own care.
Access My RecordsPart of Hamilton Health Sciences, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital has been serving patients in West Niagara for more than 70 years. It meets a variety of health needs, including surgical, maternity, emergency and inpatient and outpatient care. The hospital also offers numerous medical diagnostic services to support most patient needs.
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers most imaging services with a referral. However, some services may fall under the patient’s responsibility if they don’t meet the required OHIP criteria. It may be helpful to ask the imaging clinic in advance about any possible fees.
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s imaging facilities typically send patient results to their referring physician within a week of the appointment. For quicker access, you can use PocketHealth to easily view and share your results, often before your follow-up appointment.
To be covered by OHIP, most imaging services require a requisition or referral from a doctor. Some services may be scheduled without a referral, with the patient paying out-of-pocket. Also, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) often does not require a referral for screening mammograms, so long as the patient meets the recommendation requirements.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a method that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to capture images of a patient’s internal structures and organs. The MRI machine temporarily moves the patient’s protons out of alignment. As the protons realign, the subsequent release of energy is measured by a computer and converted into images. Because MRIs use strong magnets, they are generally not recommended for patients with metallic implants.
CT (computed tomography) scans use multiple low-dose X-rays to produce detailed, cross-sectional images. These images are then combined to create a 3D scan that provides in-depth views of internal tissues and structures, such as bones and organs. CT scans are well-suited for quick imaging, and they don’t require patients to remain still for long periods. They are also a good alternative for patients with metallic implants who may not be suitable candidates for the magnetic properties of MRIs.
Overall, CT scans excel at showing bones and other aspects of the skeletal system, while MRIs provide better details of soft tissues, such as tendons, ligaments and muscles.
You can learn more about the differences between PET, CT and MRI scans here.
Their general phone number is: 905-945-2253. You can call and ask to be directed to the department you need.