Parkridge East Hospital today announced the addition of digital mammography to its extensive array of women’s services, making Parkridge East a convenient source of comprehensive care for patients in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas.
“We are very pleased to offer our patients the benefits of digital mammography,” said Mark Sims, Chief Executive Officer of Parkridge East. “Our mission is to care for and improve the health of our communities and the addition of digital mammography gives us another valuable tool in the fight against breast cancer.”
Digital mammography offers a number of advantages to both patients and physicians, including enhanced image quality, decreased radiation and shorter exam times. Instead of using film to capture and record an image like a traditional mammogram, a digital mammogram uses a special detector to capture and convert x-ray energy into a digital image. These resulting images are then immediately available to the radiologist for a diagnosis.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, with one in eight women developing breast cancer in her lifetime. Mammograms play a vital role in the early detection of breast cancer and if detected early, the five-year survival rate is 97 percent.
For more information about digital mammography, call TriStar MedLine at (423) 622-6848 or (800) 242-5662. To schedule a mammogram, call (423) 493-1271.
About Parkridge East
Parkridge East Hospital, a facility of Parkridge Medical Center, has been serving the community for more than 30 years. Well known in the area as a leader in obstetrics and women’s services, Parkridge East Hospital also offers acute care services such as pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, intensive care and surgical services.