Stop dreading your mammogram. Soft Touch is here. Do you sometimes find yourself avoiding your mammogram because you dread the discomfort?
Now there's a way to soften the experience and it's only available at
United General Hospital. Our Breast Care Suite offers the the
Soft Touch Mammogram, with a foam pad that serves as a cushion between
you and the mammography system. So you can relax, knowing your
mammogram will be soft, warm and comfortable. The Breast Care
Suite at United General Hospital is a certified Pink Ribbon Facility, a
distinction awarded only to an elite group of health care facilities
that offer digital mammography, excellent customer service, and Soft
Touch Mammograms. "The discomfort many women feel during
mammography compression is widely known to be a reason that some don't
get regular screenings," says Angie Wilkerson, Director of the Breast
Care Suite at United General Hospital. In addition to compression, the
cold surfaces and hard edges of the mammography device make the
experience uncomfortable for some patients. "The breast cushion
answers these complaints by providing a soft warm cushion for the
breast during mammography," says Angie. "And because women are more
relaxed during the exam, it makes it even easier for our mammography
technologists to get the best possible image." The single-use,
adhesive-backed foam cushion attaches to the compression plates of the
mammography device. It was developed by Stanford University breast
surgeon Gale Lebovic, M.D., who understood mammography discomfort from
both a physician and patient's point of view. The recyclable breast cushion is "invisible" to X-rays and does not interfere with the image quality of the mammogram. "We
try to create the best possible experience for our patients," says
Angie. "We're pleased to be able to offer our patients this important
enhancement." Mammograms save lives through early detection. The
American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women over the
age of 40. With the digital mammography system in our private Suite --
and the new Soft Touch Mammogram-- you can be comfortable during the
exam and confident of the results. Schedule your Soft Touch Mammogram by calling (360) 856-7244. A doctor's referral is not required. Questions? Please send a message.
Early detection is your best defense
against breast cancer. We encourage every woman over the age of 40 to
get an annual mammogram.
Are you confused by the all the controversial new information regarding annual mammograms? Call us: (360) 856-7244 Email us
A mammogram can find a problem long before any symptoms arise. In
the Breast Care Suite at United General, our digital
mammography system produces sharper images, much faster. For many women
this means better detection and less time in the exam room.
Shown
here are Cindy Warren and son Steven of Sedro-Woolley. We're
pleased to feature them in our awareness campaign about breast
cancer prevention. Watch for other local families who will be
spotlighted in our newspaper and website campaigns. Thank you all for
your support.
In the Pink! We are pleased to announce that we are a Pink Ribbon Facility, part of an elite group of breast care facilities across the United States that have "raised the standard of breast care by providing digital mammography exams and superior customer service." In being named a Pink Ribbon Facility, we have been recognized for our "exceptional commitment and support to the women of our community."
The Breast Care Suite at United General Hospital is the only certified Pink Ribbon Facility in the Pacific Northwest.
Do you value privacy and comfort? The Breast Care Suite is not your ordinary
mammography facility. The United General Hospital Foundation and
Auxiliary have gone to great lengths and intensive fund raising to help
us provide a comfortable, private, spa-like environment, as well as the most
advanced digital technology. These groups, with the generous support of
the community, have funded the new look and the new equipment.
Once
you see the well-appointed Suite, and experience our friendly,
compassionate care, you won't want to go anywhere else for your
mammogram.
Breast Care Suite Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Please call (360) 856-7244 to make an appointment. A doctor's referral is not necessary for a screening mammogram.
We Welcome Your Questions and Value Your Feedback Do
you have questions or concerns about having a mammogram? Would you like
a tour of the Breast Care Suite before making an appointment? What
would make your mammogram experience more comfortable? Please let us
know what we can do to help or to improve our services. Send a message today.
Stop dreading
In the Pink! 
