Designed to provide screening, education, diagnostic services, and treatment to area women in a coordinated comprehensive, and compassionate manner.

In addition to the most advanced technology, including high-definition ultrasound and state-of-the-art mammography equipment and access to the latest advances in the field of breast disease diagnosis and management, the Breast Health Resource Service offers women:

• Comprehensive Care - concert with your primary care physician, a team of radiologists, oncologists, and pathologists, surgeons, nurses an counselors work as partners in your care - coordinated by an nurse who manages this multidisciplinary effort on behalf of the patient.
   
• Convenience- Timely access to a comprehensive array of services including initial clinical exam and screening, mammography, high-definition ultrasound, rapid results and diagnosis, outpatient operative procedures and needle aspiration.
• Support - A variety of printed materials and computerized multi-media educational services, including Internet access, professional support and/or counseling, and other innovative educational programs are available to each patient depending on her specific needs and wishes.
   
• Peace of Mind - All Breast Health Resource Services patients automatically receive a reminder from the BHRS when it is time for a recheck to help promote continued good health or facilitate a  early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Appointments - For more information about the new Breast Health Resource Service at Porter Hospital or to set up an appointment, women are encouraged to ask their primary care physician or call BHRS directly at 388-8878.

What you can do for yourself:

Early detection and treatment are your best protection. This is best accomplished by doing the following routinely

Breast Self Exam

For women over 20 years of age, this should be done monthly.  If you are unsure of how to do this call, The Breast Health Resource Service at 388-8878.  We will help teach you the skills you need to be comfortable with the self-exam routing.

Mammograms

For women 40-50 years of age, have a mammogram every 1-2 years, depending on your risk factors.  For all women over 50 years of age, yearly mammogram is recommended.  If you are not sure how often you should be having mammograms, talk with your primary care provider.

Clinical Breast Exam

Recommended yearly for all women over 20 years old.