Bone Densitometry at Lions Gate Hospital
- 231 East 15th Street North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7
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- Phone: (604) 984-5780
- Fax: (604) 984-5781
Bone density tests evaluate the risk of developing osteoporosis or bone fractures, or to see if a treatment plan is stabilizing bone density.
How to access
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Get a referral
Have your physician complete the bone densitometry requisition form.
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By appointment only
The department will contact patients to book the appointment. Call (604) 984-5775 to change or cancel an appointment.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Parking & transportation
Lions Gate Hospital is located on 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver.
Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue.
For detailed information regarding parking, public transit and wheelchair accessibility, please review the LGH Patient & Family Handbook.
Download parking rates for VCH facilities.
Emergency department patient drop off area
There is a dedicated five-minute patient drop-off area located in front of the emergency department accessible by St Georges Ave.
Electric vehicle charging
Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors. Charging is available for up to 4 hours at Level 2 stations and up to 1 hour at Level 3 stations. Please review our electric vehicle charging station etiquette for more information.
Electric vehicle charging stations at Lions Gate Hospital:
| EV Charger Type | Parking Stall Number |
| Level 1 Charger | Hope Centre 676-677, 736-737 |
| Level 2 Charger | P1 91-93 P2 343-344, 367-372 |
| Level 3 Charger | P1 94-95 P2 345-346 |
How to get here
The service is located in the basement within the Nuclear Medicine Department.
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.