Breast Care
The Women’s Center at Kendall Regional Medical Center offers the latest in diagnostic services for women, including state-of-the-art digital mammography. Digital mammography is one of the most effective screening tools. For many women, especially those with dense breast, the technology is more effective than traditional film screen imaging. This cutting-edge technology helps us quickly detect and diagnose breast cancer. At the Women’s Center we’re committed to helping you and the women you love take control of their health.
The Center’s environment affords comfort and privacy with a caring staff of specially trained and credentialed technologist.
Diagnostic Services
Our Center features a full spectrum of screening, diagnostic and interventional services, including:
- Screening Mammography
- Diagnostic Mammography
- Stereotactic & Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsies
- Cyst Aspirations
- Breast MRI
- Galactograms
- Needle Aspirations
- Sentinel Node Injections
- Second Opinion Counseling
- Pathology Support
- Needle Localization
- Breast Ultrasound
- Bone Density Testing
Breast Exam Recommendations
The American Cancer Society Recommendations for Breast Exams are as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Clinical breast exam by your healthcare provider every year (all women)
- Breast self-exam each month
- Annual mammogram starting at age 40
Schedule Your Screening Mammogram Online
Kendall Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Diagnostic Center offers online screening mammogram scheduling 24/7 anywhere you have internet access. It’s quick and convenient. Schedule your appointment now.
Osteoporosis and Bone Density Testing
Breaking a bone can be a painful and arduous recovery at any age, but it’s especially serious when you’re older. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 10 million Americans already have the disease. Still another 34 million people are at risk of developing osteoporosis, and it is estimated that approximately half of all women 50 years old and older will break a bone because of osteoporosis.
Certain people are more likely to develop osteoporosis than others. Factors that increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis and broken bones are called “risk factors.” Many of these risk factors include:
- Female
- 50+ years of age
- Family history of osteoporosis and/or broken bones
- Small frame and/or thin build
- History of broken bones
- Low hormone levels
- Poor diet
- Inactive lifestyle
- Smoking
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Taking certain medications
Visit our Health Library for more information on osteoporosis risk factors.
A bone density test can easily monitor your bone strength and loss as you age. For more information on our bone density testing, please call (877) 341-7019.
For a referral to a physician, call: (305) 222-2200