Headwaters Health Care Centre was recently approved to become a certified Breast Assessment Centre.
The recent certification was made possible through the hospital’s new mammography unit, with capabilities for stereotactic 3D biopsy and tomosynthesis.
The new machine will provide radiologists with the capability to perform mammography-guided procedures, to detect abnormalities in breast tissue that cannot be seen with ultrasound.
“In consultation with our community, Headwaters is planning for our future and building capacity to support our growing community and the needs they’ve identified as most important.” says Kim Delahunt, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre.
“With a focus on quality patient-centred care, together with our community partners, this investment of new technologies demonstrates our commitment to drive higher levels of quality across our teams and ensuring patient, staff and caregiver safety.”
In collaboration with the Diagnostic Imaging and Surgical Departments, the hospital now offers a dedicated breast Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP).
The DAP will improve the patient experience by streamlining access to examinations and procedures, shortening referral paths to breast surgeons, and enhanced patient support.
Breast health services that are offered at Headwaters:
- Screening mammography
- Diagnostic mammography (including 3D, tomosynthesis)
- Breast ultrasound
- Image-guided breast biopsies
- Onsite radiologists specializing in breast imaging
- Specialist care by Breast Surgeons
- Reconstruction surgery by Plastic Surgeons
- Oncology referrals
- Enhanced patient support
For more information on caring for breast health at Headwaters, click here.
