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2009
Summa Health System Launches Digital Mammography System Wide 18 August, 2009
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Contact: Anne Merchant, Phone (330) 375-4930, Email merchanta@summa-health.org
Akron, Ohio, August 18, 2009 – Summa Health System now offers digital mammography at the system’s 14 outpatient imaging locations in Summit, Portage, and Medina counties.
Digital mammography is similar to a traditional analog or film mammography, as both use x-rays to generate images of the breast; however, digital mammography allows radiologists to instantly view the image on high resolution monitors. The radiologist can then adjust brightness and contrast, as well as zoom in on specific areas to help detect whether changes in the breast are signs of cancer. Digital technology also reduces the chance of error and helps to eliminate the need to repeat a mammogram.
“Digital mammography offers many advantages for our patients,” said Dr. Lauren Kinsell, medical director of breast radiology at Summa Health System. “Current research has shown that digital mammography is more effective in young women under 50 and for women with dense breast tissue. The digital technology allows for better visualization, which translates into better patient care.”
Digital mammography is conveniently offered in Akron at the following locations:
Summa Breast and Imaging Center
95 Arch Street, Suite G50, Akron, Ohio
To schedule an appointment, call (330) 375-7575.
Summa Outpatient Lab and Imaging Services
95 Arch Street, Suite G30, Akron, Ohio
To schedule an appointment, call (330) 375-3308.
Summa Health Center at White Pond
1 Park West Boulevard, Suite 130, Akron, OH
To schedule an appointment, call (330) 375-7575.
For a complete list of Summa Health System’s 14 outpatient imaging locations, please visit www.summahealth.org/mammography .
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org.
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