Morris Hospital patients can now book lab work, imaging and other tests online

Patients of Morris Hospital Healthcare Centers can now schedule many diagnostic tests themselves through the hospital’s website, the hospital announced Nov. 12.Tests available through the online platform include lab work and blood draws, EKGs, X-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, DEXA bone density scans, MRIs and CT scans, according to the hospital. All tests require a physician’s order except screening mammograms.Patients can reach the scheduler at morrishospital.org/scheduleonline or through the Schedule Online button on the hospital’s home page. They pick a test, answer a series of questions and see open dates and times. Depending on the test, a scheduling representative may call the patient about special preparation, the hospital said.Appointments are offered at the hospital’s testing locations in Channahon, Diamond, Morris and Ottawa, though not every test is available at every site, according to the hospital. The hospital said the platform lets patients book at any hour.Patients ca