Services/Women's Health Institute/Breast Center
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The Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center has been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This prestigious designation means the Breast Center at St. Joseph has earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy).
The Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center provides
state-of-the-art mammography from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and walk-in mammograms from 8-11:30 a.m., and 1-4 p.m. You don't need a physician referral for
a mammogram. To schedule an appointment with the Breast Center, call 816-943-3173.
A Commitment to Caring
The Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center is committed to caring for the bodies, minds and spirits of our paitents. Breast cancer affects not just the patient, but families too. We strive to provide the latest technologies and programs to both support and educate breast cancer patients and their families.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Statistically, one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Early detection and prompt treatment are key in battling this disease. The mission of the Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center is to provide state-of-the-art, compassionate medical care to all Breast Center patients.
Continuity of care is emphasized through a multidisciplinary approach, which involves the patient, their families and physician in the decision-making process.
The comprehensive program at the Breast Center includes dedicated technologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, plastic surgeons, and radiation and medical oncologists. The Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center provides a Certified Breast Patient Navigator, a specialist in oncology and education, to guide patients through the treatment process after a breast cancer diagnosis. The nurse navigator also provides emotional support and education. Our registered mammography, ultrasound and MRI technologists offer care unmatched within the community.
The Breast Center is MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) certified and accredited by the American College of Radiology. Mammogram results are interpreted by a board-certified radiologist with the assistance of the newest computer aided diagnosis (CAD) system.
The St. Joseph Breast Center offers:
Recognized for Excellence in Breast Biopsy
The breast center also has a reputation for excellence in biopsy services. Other health care providers frequently send us patients who have suspicious areas that are difficult to biopsy. We are the first to provide MRI-guided breast biopsies in the area. The Johnson and Johnson Corporation, a leader in breast biopsy technology, recognizes our breast center as one of the “best” in breast biopsy in a several state region.