Mammography
Mammograms Provide Comfort for a Lifetime
And now, they're even more comforting. New, softer MammoPad breast cushions are provided free to all patients at Northwest Health System. These pads, designed by a female breast surgeon, bring warmth and greater comfort to a mammogram without interfering with imaging. Be fearless, schedule a mammogram.
Northwest Health offers both scheduled and walk-in times for screening mammograms. Our FDA certified and registered Mammography facility has a staff of registered mammographers.
Mobile Mammography Van
Northwest Health System is taking health care on the road with the Mobile MammoVan. Each year, the MammoVan provides approximately 1,200 mammograms to women in the community. Yearly mammograms can find key problems as much as two years before you feel a lump. Early detection is key.
Call to Schedule Your Mammogram:
Northwest Women's Breast Center (479) 757-4668
at Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville: (479) 553-4253
Willow Creek Women's Hospital: (479) 684-3110
What is a mammogram? Why do I need one?
A mammogram is an X-ray that uses low-dose radiation to create an image of breast tissue. It is used to diagnose and detect breast disease. It is recommended that women have their first baseline screening mammogram between the ages of 35 and 40. Annual follow-ups should begin at age 41. With a mammogram, it is possible to detect a tumor long before it can be detected by physical examination.
What other tests may find lumps, cysts, or other potential problems?
Ultrasound is another form of imaging technology that is used to diagnose and monitor particular health conditions. An ultrasound uses sound waves to see organs, blood vessels, and tissues in the body. A small, hand-held wand is moved around the outside of your body to “see†organs using high-frequency sound waves. Using a computer, these sound waves are converted into images.
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