Women's Imaging Center
See also: Integrated Breast Center at Pennsylvania
Hospital
Overview
The Women’s Imaging Center at Pennsylvania
Hospital provides high quality breast imaging
and osteoporosis screening in a comfortable, quiet
and private suite. A radiologist is in the center
at all times to evaluate your mammogram and discuss
the results with you immediately following the
examination.
When necessary, breast ultrasound can be performed
during the same visit. All of the technologists
performing mammography have advanced certification
by the American Association of Registered Technologists.
The center is fully accredited by the American
College of Radiology.
If follow-up services are required, specialists
at the Joan Karnell
Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital offer
patients rapid access to a full range of the highest
caliber treatment and support services in a caring
atmosphere.
If you have more questions or would like to make
an appointment, please contact the Women’s
Imaging Center at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).
Mammograms - What should I
expect?
The Women's Imaging Center is operated by Pennsylvania
Hospital's Department of Radiology and is designed
for personalized care. When you come to the center,
a technical staff member will greet you, show
you to a private changing room, explain the procedure,
answer your questions and perform the mammography
examination. Results of the mammogram are available
immediately after the radiologist has reviewed
the examination. Referring physicians and patients
are promptly provided with an accurate diagnosis
that can aid in better care.
A member of the staff will also teach you the
proper technique of breast
self-examination, which is an essential part
of preventive breast cancer care. All staff members
are highly trained technologists and radiologists
who are experienced with the most advanced diagnostic
equipment. Minimally invasive stereotactic or
ultrasound core biopsies can be performed in the
Women's Imaging Center to obtain tiny pieces of
tissue for certain types of abnormalities seen
on the mammographic or ultrasound examinations.
Insurance coverage
All insurance plans require a prescription for
a mammogram. If you do not have a personal physician
to prescribe a mammogram, call PENNHealth's physician
referral service at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).
Osteoporosis Screening
Pennsylvania Hospital uses bone density testing
with a DEXA scan using low dose radiation to detect
osteoporosis. The results of DEXA scan is sent
directly to your physician.
If you have more questions or would like to make
an appointment, please contact the Women's Imaging
Center at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).
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