Putting the Brakes on Skipped Follow-up Exams in Mammography
The benefits of mammography are well documented and widely understood. Following a screening mammogram, the patient may be called back for additional imaging to further investigate the findings. Some...
I Care, So Please Be Kind
Each October, Beekley Medical marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by recognizing and celebrating the amazing professionals involved in the detection and treatment of breast cancer with complimentary...
Meet Cyndi Myers, Mammography Supervisor, Empower Award Recipient
The Mammography Supervisor / Manager wears many hats within their role. They manage staff, scheduling, performance reviews, patient satisfaction, quality control, equipment issues, ACR accreditation,...
Why it Pays to Focus on Patient Experience in Mammography
A lot of hard work goes into running a functioning mammography center. Mammography managers, administrators, and supervisors alike have a long list of "to-do’s" which can include ensuring their...
The Negative Fallout from Skin Tears in Mammography
We’ve all been there, your doctor prescribes you a medicine to treat one ailment and the next thing you know, you have another separate issue because of the medication you were given. Often, this...
How Use of Mammography Skin Markers Improves Patient Perception of Care
Keeping a patient informed during a medical procedure, although top of mind for many health care providers, may not always come as easily as some might think. The fear and/or anxiety a patient might...
Delta, Omicron Surges Force New ACR Guidance for Mammography Screening
Breast cancer unfortunately doesn’t stop, not even for a global pandemic. With parts of the United States experiencing an ongoing resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the American College of Radiology is...
The Value of Marking Palpable Masses and Points of Pain in DBT
This past June, we introduced Dr. Joseph C. Benjamin, specialist in breast imaging and lead interpreting physician for mammography within the Mercy Health System in Ohio. In his paper, “Skin Marking...
Why Marking Scars in Mammography Helps Image Interpretation
This past June, we introduced Dr. Joseph C. Benjamin, specialist in breast imaging and lead interpreting physician for mammography within the Mercy Health System in Ohio. In his paper, “Skin Marking...
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