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Breast Health Center
Baptist Breast Health Center is now accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). This accomplishment means:
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. The key to survival is early detection through monthly self exams and annual mammography. The Breast Health Center uses digital mammography equipment and the ImageChecker® System, the first FDA approved Computer Aided Detection (CAD) System for breast imaging. ImageChecker assists radiologists during their review of screening mammograms by identifying areas on the mammogram that contain features associated with cancer that may warrant a second review. Additionally, to add to your comfort during your mammogram, the Breast Health Center uses Bella Blankets® Protective Coverlets on our mammography equipment. These coverlets are used to remove the chill and provide you with added protection in our sanitary environment. The single-use coverlets are FDA approved, hypoallergenic and latex-free. Baptist Medical Center is the only hospital in Mississippi to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for Breast Cancer. This Baptist program underwent a rigorous on-site survey and demonstrated compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. This certification includes Radiation Oncology, Outpatient Infusion, and the Baptist Breast Health Center. Breast Health Center services include digital technology for the following:
The Baptist Breast Health Center is located on the ground floor of The Colonnades Medical Office Building at Baptist Medical Center, 1225 North State Street, Jackson, MS. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Limited evening appointments are available upon request for screening mammograms. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 601-973-3180. *Radiologist must have prior films at the time of your appointment. The Breast Health Center Navigator
Adrienne is certified as a Breast Patient Navigator for both Imaging and Cancer by the National Consortium of Breast Centers. The certification recognizes professionals who advance beyond basic knowledge in a field of specialty. Adrienne follows women throughout every aspect of treatment, helping to dispel fear, directing patients to financial and emotional support resources, and being a comfort to patients and their families. She provides education about benign and malignant breast diseases, treatments and side effects of treatment. She also assesses the educational, physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and family. She also can make appropriate referrals for further assessment when needed. As Baptist’s Breast Care Navigator, Adrienne is not only a friend to each patient, but also an advocate for patients and families at Baptist as well as in the community. Contact the Breast Care Navigator by sending email to breastnavigator@mbhs.org. Stereotactic Breast Biopsy In December 2009, Baptist Breast Health Center was awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Stereotactic Breast Biopsy as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report. The ACR is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services. Sentinel Node Mapping Listen to our Women's Health Inside Out Podcast Series on Breast Cancer:
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