Clearfield Hospital recently acquired a new, state-of-the-art digital mammography system. Shown with the system are the hospital’s mammography team, from left, Angela Weed, Tonda Beard, Holly Bryan, Betsy Linsenbigler and Jen Wenturine.
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Clearfield Hospital has expanded its health and wellness services with the addition of a state-of-the-art digital mammography system.
This system, GE Healthcare Senographe Digital Mammography, provides physicians with clear and precise all-digital images, rather than images on X-ray film.
What’s more, the system provides the largest field of view currently available, which can be extremely helpful for precision imaging of patients with diverse shapes and sizes, according to Darlene Rowles, imaging supervisor.
“This is new and powerful technology for the detection and fight against breast cancer,” Mrs. Rowles said. “Digital systems such as ours allow us to offer our patients state-of-the-art mammograms that are fast and easy. And it gives our radiologists accurate images to use in diagnosis.”
Breast cancer is the leading cancer among Pennsylvania women, according to the state Department of Health. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
“This new digital technology will provide both accuracy and increased ease of use for our patients,” Mrs. Rowles said. “Providing outstanding diagnostic equipment for patients is a vital step to good preventive health, and one we take very seriously.”
There are many advantages to a digital system. It offers an excellent view of the breast, especially near the skin line, chest wall and in women with diverse breast tissue types.
The digital image is ready to read within 10 seconds – there is no longer a wait for films to be developed to be sure the images are usable. Digital mammograms take as little as half the time of film.
“The hospital’s administration, board of directors and medical staff have made a major commitment to women’s health in our community by acquiring this service,” stated Richard G. Williams, M.D., radiologist and medical director.
For more information about digital mammography at Clearfield Hospital, please call 814-768-2276 or speak with your physician.
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Imaging (Radiology) Department at Clearfield Hospital
Clearfield Hospital's School of Radiologic Technology
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