Convenient access to services
With convenient parking, a spa-like setting and location right inside The Women’s Center lobby, Spalding Regional’s new Women’s Imaging & Diagnostics Services area makes it more convenient for women to get their annual screening mammogram and access other services.
The department currently features digital mammography with computer-aided detection system. Spalding Regional Medical Center is the first healthcare provider in the area to feature the advanced technology of digital mammography. Plans are in development to bring ultrasound, bone density and breast biopsy services to the area in the near future.
Clearer image, Quicker exam
For the patient, a digital mammogram is conducted in the same manner as traditional film mammography. However, advanced digital mammography takes electronic images, not film images. The benefit is that images can be manipulated to improve resolution and contrast. The clearer images make it easier to view dense tissue and small tumors.
Digital mammography will also shorten the procedure time for patients and since there is no waiting for film to be developed, the technician will immediately know if any additional images are needed. Click here to read more on digital mammography.
Advanced detection
Spalding Regional also has a computer-aided detection system that is almost like a second set of eyes looking at the mammogram for signs of early breast cancer. The computer system reviews the image for any abnormal areas that are commonly associated with breast cancer and then flags the abnormalities for the radiologist to further review.
Scheduling your screening
All women ages 40 and older should get a screening mammogram each year. To schedule your next screening mammography at Spalding Regional, call (770) 229-6931.
Once you have scheduled your screening mammogram, take advantage of our online pre-registration process to save time when you arrive.
Arriving for your procedure
From 8th Street, turn onto Graefe Street (the hospital and the Emergency Room will be on your left). Turn left into The Women’s Center parking lot and park in one of the reserved parking spaces for Women’s Imaging & Diagnostics. When you enter The Women’s Center, you will check at the front desk.