概述
Diagnostic imaging procedures for the detection of abnormalities, 包括乳腺癌, are provided at 3 convenient Northeast Connecticut locations: 戴金宝医院 in Putnam and the 戴·金博尔医疗中心 in 能源部 and Plainfield.
All Day Kimball locations use state-of-the-art General Electric DMR Senograph 乳房x光检查 Units, 以及富士CR数字乳房x线摄影系统, 符合所有州和联邦质量标准. 另外, Day Kimball’s mammography services are accredited by the American College of Radiology and have MQSA credentialing with the federal government. 先进的程序, 比如针头定位, 乳房核磁共振成像, 乳房超声检查, and core breast biopsies are also available at 戴金宝医院.
在我们的Day Kimball医院, 乳房x光检查在妇女委员会乳房x光检查室进行. This beautifully decorated suite was specifically designed to provide women with privacy and comfort as they undergo this potentially lifesaving examination. Day Kimball’s mammography service has been rated highest in Connecticut in patient satisfaction according to an independent, 全国性调查.
乳房x光检查服务:
- 诊断性数字乳房x线照片
- 筛查性乳房x光检查
- 乳房核磁共振成像(仅在Day Kimball医院)
- 乳房超声(仅在戴国内买球的正规网站有哪些)
- 针头定位(仅在戴国内买球的正规网站有哪些)
- 核心乳腺活检(仅在Day Kimball医院)
乳房健康方案: Our goal is to provide exceptional mammographic services to our community, 通过早期发现疾病促进乳房健康. 了解更多 about our 乳房健康方案 and how our Nurse Navigator helps patients every step of the way.
更柔和的乳房x光检查体验: Each of our mammography locations offer Hologic(R) MammoPad Breast Cushions. These soft foam pads help relieve the discomfort many women feel while having a mammogram. 因为这些垫子提供了一个加热器, 更柔软、更舒适的乳房x光检查体验, many women report that they are more relaxed during their examination.
康涅狄格州乳腺癌和子宫颈癌基金
Free mammograms and free Pap smear tests are available for women without health insurance, 那些有1美元免赔额的健康保险的人,000或更多, 或者不包括这些服务的医疗保险. Call 1-866-997-1663 regarding eligibility for the CT Breast and Cervical Cancer Grant. 如果没有资格获得这项补助金, contact a financial counselor at 戴金宝医院 regarding eligibility for a free mammogram certificate through the Day Kimball医疗保健 Deary Memorial Cancer Fund at (860) 928-6541 ext. 3316或分机. 2219.
免费乳房x光检查 “宝贝基金”
Free mammograms for Northeast Connecticut women with no health insurance. 详情请致电(860)779-6005.
会发生什么
常规筛查检查通常不超过20分钟, while more complex diagnostic mammograms may take up to 45 minutes. Examinations typically require two views of each breast; however, additional views may be necessary at the discretion of the mammographer. At times, it is recommended that 乳房超声检查s be performed as well.
在普特南进行筛查检查的病人, 能源部, and Plainfield facilities may be called back for additional views.
A mammogram technologist will personally call each screening mammography patient for any additional views requested by the reading radiologist.
病人s will be called in advance to confirm their appointment time and location.
打印ed results will be available through the patient’s ordering physician 3 to 4 days after the procedure has been performed. The results will also be sent to the patient’s home within1 to 2 weeks. An annual reminder letter will also be sent to the patient’s home.
乳房x光检查 patients are asked to avoid caffeine 24-hours prior to the procedure and not to use and deodorant, 因为这有时会出现在图像上.
Please ask the ordering physician for any other specific study information and preparation instructions relative to the procedures requested.
重要的事情要记住
提前安排你的乳房x光检查, 预约等待时间从一周到一个月不等.
病人s having screening mammograms who have had previous studies done at other facilities should first contact those facilities well in advance to have their mammograms sent directly to the patient or Day Kimball’s 诊断成像 Department so that comparisons can be made. Delays may occur in processing results if there are no films available for comparison.
带上所有现有的保险卡.
请再次确认你上次做乳房x光检查的时间. Most insurance companies will not cover more than one routine breast screening within one year.
如果病人需要翻译或听力受损, 请提前通知我们, and the department will make appropriate arrangements prior to the study.
仔细阅读所有准备说明. They are important to the completion and diagnostic quality of the study. Failure to do so could result in a poor quality results or a rescheduling of the test.
Bring all requisitions or paperwork that the ordering physician has given you to the test.
Plan to arrive at the facility or registration area 15 minutes prior to the scheduled test appointment time.
Most results will be reported to the ordering physician within 3 to 4working days. STAT考试是打电话或传真的.
All examinations will be performed only with the written request of a physician.
病人s will receive two bills: one from 戴金宝医院 for performing the procedure and one from Jefferson Radiology for interpreting the procedure.
地点，时间和联系信息
Mammograms are available in three convenient locations in Northeast Connecticut: at the 戴金宝医院 campus in Putnam and the 戴·金博尔医疗中心 in 能源部 and Plainfield. Please view our "地点，时间和联系信息" on our 诊断成像 page.