The Breast Health Center at Columbus Regional Hospital has one clear purpose: to offer the best, most comprehensive breast healthcare possible.
Focused on giving you the personal care and attention that you deserve, our staff consists of kind, caring, and passionate people who are purely dedicated to breast health. We offer complete education resources, rapid diagnostic testing, and the latest technology for treatment and recovery.
Digital Mammography
Being the first healthcare provider in southeastern Indiana to provide this technology, digital mammography allows us to provide the highest quality of care in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. The earlier cancer is found, the more treatment options are available, including MammoSite, advanced technology for targeted radiation therapy.
Screening Mammograms
At The Breast Health Center we provide both screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms. Screening mammograms are routinely performed on women over forty who have no clinical signs of breast disease, no serious family history of breast disease, or no past personal history of breast disease and our read by our board-certified radiologists. Screening mammograms look for the very early signs of breast cancer.
Diagnostic Mammograms
A diagnostic mammogram is performed using the same specialized digital technology but includes extra mammographic x-ray images employing different angles, positions, or magnification techniques. These diagnostic images are reviewed by a board certified radiologist with the patient the same day as the mammogram. A diagnostic mammogram is performed to resolve a particular question related to the breast.
Breast MRI
Breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is an advanced imaging tool, that when partnered with an annual screening mammogram, gives your physician the best chance of detecting cancer. Breast MRI is not a replacement for mammography but rather supplements the information provided by mammography. Your physician may request a Breast MRI if more detail is needed about a possible abnormality. It is a valuable tool when determining the most appropriate course of treatment.
Fast Follow-up
Women who need screening mammograms can be seen within one week. Diagnostic mammograms can usually be scheduled within 24-48 hours and if a biopsy is necessary, it can often be performed the same day.
Comprehensive Care
The Breast Health Center was the first hospital in the area to offer a Breast Health Navigator Program to support our breast cancer patients. The navigator nurse is a helpful resource and warm, familiar face to assist throughout treatment and recovery, allowing the patient to focus their energy on health and recovery.
Another example of our commitment to care is our on-staff bilingual technician who speaks English and Spanish. And if translation is needed for other languages, we are committed to finding a qualified medical professional who speaks your native language.
Mammography Assistance Program
If you need a mammogram, but can't afford one, the Breast Heath Center, through support from the Columbus Regional Hospital Foundation, provides a Mammogram Assistance Program. If you qualify you can get one for $5.