HICKSVILLE, OH— Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is proud to announce that digital mammography will soon be added to the hospital’s scope of services for women. This new equipment incorporates advanced imaging technology that provides incredibly sharp images.
Digital mammography allows an image to be taken electronically and immediately stored on a computer. The images are sharper and more detailed than film images. This technology allows radiologists to zoom in on specific areas of concern and examine them for signs of early cancer.
“Digital mammography provides us with a new level of image clarity,” said Radiology Manager, Sue Fowler. “It allows us to detect small abnormalities, especially in women with dense breast tissue.”
Digital mammography is significantly better than film mammography in screening women who are under age 50 or women of any age who have very dense breast tissue. In addition, studies show digital mammography uses less radiation than standard film mammography. Digital imaging generally takes less than a minute compared to 10 to 15 minutes for film mammography.
“Our goal is to provide exceptional care to the women of our community,” explained Mel Fahs, CEO of Community Memorial Hospital. “Digital mammography allows us to deliver advanced technology to our patients in the fight against breast cancer.”
During this upgrade period, Community Memorial Hospital will not offer mammography services. The upgrade should be completed in October. When completed, CMH will offer the annual self-pay special that is typically available during the month of October.
ABOUT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Hicksville, Ohio. For more than 50 years, CMH has been serving the citizens of Northwest Ohio and adjoining Indiana
communities. CMH offers inpatient and outpatient services, 24-hour emergency care, obstetrics, comprehensive rehabilitation and wellness programs, and the region’s only open high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Community Memorial Hospital is an independent affiliate of the Lutheran Health Network. For more information on Community Memorial Hospital and its physicians visit www.cmhosp.com or call 419-542-6692.
