Mammograms are nonsurgical exams used for diagnostic and health screening
purposes. Mammography is currently the best tool in modern medicine for
detecting breast cancer in the.png)
earliest stages. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the easier it
is to treat it, which is why mammograms should be an important part of
every woman’s health and wellness routine.
The The Women’s Center of Daviess Community Hospital offers state-of-the-art 3D digital mammography technology through Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing. A Genius exam requires no additional compression and takes just a few seconds longer than a conventional 2D breast cancer screening exam.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image
quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR
Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation
by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in
the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility
equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.
Monday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.; Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Chrissy Hunt RT(R)(M)(CT)(BD)
Imaging Services Manager
Lead Mammographer
812-254-8851
chunt@dchosp.org
DCH is committed to the fight against breast cancer. In offering the Genius exam, DCH provides a more accurate tool for breast cancer screening.
If you would like to schedule a Genius 3D Mammography™ exam, or have questions about this important breast health procedure, please call 812-254-9324.
