Mammography

Mammography – Our digital mammography unit in the Women’s Imaging Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital and our highly trained staff are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology. We offer 3D mammography via the GE Senographe Pristina system, at the hospital, at our Pike County Medical Center and in our mobile unit.

The 3D Pristina mammography equipment from GE is designed for safety, comfort and clarity. This digital breast tomosynthesis system (DBT) reconstructs a 3-dimensional image from a single scan and delivers “superior diagnostic accuracy at the same dose as 2D mammography, the lowest patient dose of all government approved DBT systems,” according to GE. Moreover, with rounded edges, a thinner receptor plate and armrests instead of hand grips, the Pristina reduces much of the discomfort of earlier mammography systems.

Mobile Mammography – The 3D system is also in our mobile unit, which travels to various Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers

Mammograms require a prescription and appointments can be made by calling Wayne Memorial Hospital Centralized Scheduling 570-251-6689. Annual screening mammograms are recommended by the American Cancer Society for women age 40 and over. Mammography may be performed on younger women when there is a strong family history of breast cancer or when the woman has particular symptoms. Early detection has been proven to enhance a woman’s chance of surviving breast cancer – screening is a crucial part of that chance.

Our 3D Mammography services are offered in the following locations:

Wayne Memorial Hospital – The Women’s Imaging Center