Now Providing Digital Mammography

Moberly, MO – July, 2010: Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has announced that it now provides the latest in mammography screening technology. Selenia digital mammography incorporates revolutionary imaging technology that provides incredibly sharp breast images. The images appear on the technologist’s monitor in a matter of seconds, there is no waiting for film to develop, which means less time in the breast imaging suite for patients.

Moberly Regional Medical Center is now a certified Pink Ribbon Facility

Moberly Regional Medical Center is now a certified Pink Ribbon Facility, a distinction awarded only to an elite group of healthcare facilities. By offering women digital technology paired with a softer, warmer mammogram using Mammopad, the facility hopes to increase the number of area women who follow recommendations for regular screenings.

Selenia digital mammography offers a number of other practical advantages and patient conveniences. Because there is no waiting for film to be developed it significantly reduces the need for repeat exams due to under or over exposure. Digital images are easily stored and transferred electronically, eliminating the dependency on one set of original films, which can be misfiled or lost in transit.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, exceeded only by lung cancer.

Statistics indicate that one in eight women will develop breast cancer sometime in her life. The stage at which breast cancer is detected influences a woman’s chance of survival. If detected early, the five-year survival rate is 97%.

Moberly Regional Medical Center is committed to the fight against breast cancer. In offering digital mammography, MRMC provides the latest in imaging quality. If you would like to schedule a mammogram or have questions about this important breast health procedure, please call (660) 269-2990.