While there are many sources of anxiety that come with post-diagnosis treatments, “scanxiety” can be agonizing. It’s common for patients to experience this type of anxiety while waiting for a scan, during the scan, and while waiting for results.
Medical Imaging Resources
The Montana Public Health And Human Services, Department Of Radiation Control handles the registration and regulations for portable x-ray machines. The Montana Department of Labor & Industry handles the licensing.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services oversees the x-ray program for the state.
The Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Health Protection, Division of Radiological Health handles all portable x-ray rules in the state.
The Minnesota Department of Health runs the state’s radiation and x-ray program. The program is divided by machine type:
The Michigan Board of Labor and Economic Opportunity oversees radiation safety in the state of Michigan.
The Massachusetts Radiation program is hosted by both the Massachusetts Bureau of Environmental Health and the Department of Public Health.
The Maryland Department of the Environment handles x-ray forms and guidance for the state of Maryland.
The Maine Division of Environmental and Community Health hosts the state's x-ray program.
