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Shift Imaging is a community based, medical imaging provider specializing in the delivery of state-of-the-art care to the underserved populations across Northern Alberta.

Our imagers are fully certified and fellowship trained providing modern pain management therapies, echocardiography, obstetrical ultrasound, general ultrasound, and x-ray.

With a focus on making cutting edge medical care accessible to communities otherwise encumbered with long commutes and hazardous winter conditions, Shift Imaging brings the necessary expertise closer to home, without sacrificing quality.

HIGH QUALITY CARE CLOSER TO HOME

We aim to exceed your expectations

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MILESTONES

We’re privileged to be the Peace Region’s first imaging provider to locally offer:

  • Nuchal translucency ultrasound (the 11 -13 weeks scan), with all radiologists and technologists meeting the standards set forth by the Fetal Medicine Foundation.
  • Echocardiography capable of Automated Function Imaging (AFI) to more accurately assess wall motion at rest.
  • Special liver studies including Sheerwave Elastography (fibrosis staging) and UGAP (ultrasound guided attenuation parameter), enabling quantification of liver steatosis to aid in early identification and monitoring of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
  • An all-in-one stop for pain management including diagnosis, treatment, specialist referral, and rehabilitation.
  • Radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) for the treatment of facetogenic low back pain.
  • Shift Imaging is recognized as a training centre by the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists.  Our compassionate and highly skilled Radiological Technologists are trained in the theory and practice of special image guided procedures.
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PAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES

We’re able to provide a full spectrum of pain management options, including corticosteroid injections for small and large joints, radio frequency neurotomy and spine interventions such as selective nerve root blocks and epidural steroid injections.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Priding ourselves on accountability, Shift Imaging is also Northwestern Alberta’s only medical imaging facility to work exclusively with specialists certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, with fellowship trained imagers incorporated into our practice, in order to meet the needs of a diverse spectrum of patients.  We deliver evidence based care in accordance with industry best practices and guidelines, providing meaningful direction to our referring clinicians and patients.

Mission

To improve the standard of care in underserved populations, by bringing expertise closer to home.

To provide accessible medical imaging solutions to the underserved communities of Northern Alberta, with comprehensive state-the-art options driving patient satisfaction and community quality of life.

ENVIROMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Shift Imaging embraces technology mitigating the need for wasteful use of paper. We’ve invested in sophisticated technology allowing our practitioners to schedule, order, and view results all through our online physician portal.

PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF CPSA

CPSA has been protecting Albertans for over 100 years and is the regulator ensuring Alberta’s physicians are qualified to provide the best care possible to their patients.