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LiveSmart: Best Breast Health Achieved with Help From Latest Technologies

October 25, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

All women age 40 and older receive a screening mammogram every year. Younger women with a family history of breast cancer should ask their family doctor about starting screening earlier.

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LiveSmart: Diagnosis Osteoporosis – When is the Time Right for a Bone Density Scan?

October 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly, acting as a “silent” disease until a bone fractures. The “gold standard” method to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan.

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The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) is a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary’s Receives Full Accreditation from NAPBC

June 13, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

NAPBC accreditation is reserved for centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

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The Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary’s Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in breast ultrasound by the American College of Radiology.

Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary’s Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

December 8, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary’s Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in breast ultrasound by the American College of Radiology.

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Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary’s Hospital Opens in Troy

October 12, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Located on the third floor of St. Mary’s, the new state-of-the art center offers a comprehensive suite of clinically advanced breast imaging and bone density testing.

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Dr. Andrew Warheit examines a medical image at the St. Peter's Hospital Breast Center in Albany, New York.

Newly Renovated St. Peter’s Hospital Breast Center Enhances Patient Experience

October 3, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners today held a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated St. Peter’s Hospital Breast Center. The updated space now offers a full array of services in one location.

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