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What's New? The Women's Health Center is now accredited by the American College of Radiology in both digital mammography and stereotactic breast biopsy!
Over the past several years, Provena United Samaritans Medical Center has developed the most comprehensive breast health program in the area. We've invested in new technologies for early detection of breast cancer including digital mammography, an ultrasound-guided, minimally invasive breast biopsy system, a stereotactic breast biopsy system, and an MRI with the breast coil necessary to perform diagnostic testing and breast biopsy.
The medical center also acquired a full-body bone densitometry system for providing the latest in bone health assessment, as well as two state-of-the-art ultrasound machines for diagnostics, including women's services.
With our Women's Health Center, we've created a physical environment that is patient-centered, relaxing, and "high-touch," that gives the women the confidence and comfort they need to seek early detection. 
This center includes a designated entrance and reception area, a relaxing setting for the working professional, and a child-friendly area for patients that need to bring their children with them. The Women's Health Center has an improved decor, more privacy, and creates a more pleasant experience overall.
In addition to the physical space, the Women's Health Center also features the addition of a nurse navigator to the staff. This navigator helps guide patients on the journey through the continuum of care, ensuring timely treatment and follow-up. James Savage, MD, serves as the Physician Advisor for the breast healtlh program.
The Women's Health Center also features free massage therapy for women prior to their breast biopsies, for maximum relaxation and healing.
Patients who need to have lumpectomy or mastectomy surgery are given free care packages with comfort items to ease their recovery.
Together, with the support of the people in our community, the Women's Health Center is just one area in which Provena United Samaritans continues to evolve healthcare in our community.
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