In 2020, with the generous support of the NRMC Foundation, the hospital purchased a state of the art 3-D Mammography machine for the brand new, spa-like NRMC Breast Center. Now in 2021, the hospital has expanded services once again with the addition of a second 3-D mammography suite.
“We are extremely pleased to announce that another 3-D mammography suite is now open,” explained Derek Anthony, NRMC Radiology Manager. “This will allow even more access for women in the community to get care close to home. Using Hologic’s Genius 3-D mammography technology, radiologists are able to view highly detailed breast tissue images layer by layer and find cancers while they are still extremely small,” he explained.
For women with dense breasts, 3-D mammography is highly effective in finding early stage tumors. “With breast cancer affecting so many people in our region, we want to get the word out about this state-of-the-art technology and the importance of annual mammograms,” Anthony stressed. “One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. We want women to know and understand that early detection saves lives.”
Conveniently located on the first floor of the hospital, the Breast Center offers convenient scheduling. Patients no longer need a doctor’s order or referral for their annual screening mammogram. It just takes one quick phone call to set up an appointment — just call 318.214.4265.
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Regional Medical Center serves Natchitoches, Winn, and Sabine parishes. We offer a continuum of care from newborns to centennials. Focused on the wellbeing of all those entrusted to our care, we strive as a system to create and implement services and programs which foster a better quality of life.
From primary care services offered through our rural health clinic to assisted living and nursing home services as well as rehabilitation, emergency, and acute care services, our team members across the system are committed to continual improvement, guest service, quality outcomes, and compassion. At NRMC, we challenge one another to inspire excellence in everything we do.