mammogram
Health officials say now’s the time to catch up on breast cancer screening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Even before COVID, some women avoided breast cancer screenings because they feared the process. The pandemic seemed to bring another reason to put off the exams. The American College of Radiology notes a 37 percent decline in screening mammograms during the COVID pandemic. A recent study from the group found the …
Suncoast doctors are urging women to advocate for their health
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – According to the American College of Radiation, women under the age of 40 years old are recommended an ultrasound instead of a mammogram when finding a suspicious lump. Dr. Sara Floyd, a breast imaging radiologist at SMH, said this is because ultrasounds are good for examining lumps and finding out their …
HEALTH BRIEFS: July 27, 2022 | News
COVID clinic set for Saturday GOSHEN — Center for Healing and Hope, in partnership with Medicine Reimagined DPC, will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at their office at 400 W. Lincoln Ave. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccines will be offered to anyone ages 6 months and older, a news release stated. …
Baptist Women’s Health Center hosts mammogram mobile event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Breast Cancer awareness doesn’t only happen in the month of October. There is a push right now to get more women screened, especially when it comes to the more vulnerable population. A local health center is on the move throughout the city working to save lives through screenings. The pink and purple …
Ronan hospital purchases new 3D mammogram technology
Some new technology in the Mission Valley will help men and women manage their breast health without having to travel nearly as far. St. Luke Hospital in Ronan just purchased a new 3D mammogram machine that will serve the 30,000 residents who need this kind of care after a final fundraising push by the hospital …
