Big Rapids Hospital

Spectrum Health Proudly Offers State-of-the-Art 3-D Mammography

BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY Mich., March 1, 2017 – Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals are pleased to announce the addition of  state-of-the-art tomosynthesis services.

For our patients who are 40 or older, a yearly mammogram is part of a healthy routine. We offer the latest tomosynthesis 3-D imaging technology—capable of finding signs of breast cancer that other mammograms may miss.

The 3-D mammography units have recently been installed at both hospitals, conveniently located for patients in both communities and beyond.

Tomosynthesis is an advanced option for detection of breast cancer and can be used for patients who have dense breast tissue, a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer, or a previous breast biopsy showing atypical results within the past five years. It can also be used for known carriers of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

3-D mammography can provide more detailed images and can reveal very early abnormalities and potentially reduce false positives for patients.

3-D mammography appointments can be scheduled by phone at:

Big Rapids Hospital scheduling: 231.592.4440

Reed City Hospital scheduling: 231.832.7135

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and would like a consultation or second opinion, call Spectrum Health Cancer Center at 1.855.SHCANCER (1.855.742.2623).

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.

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Patricia Ezdebski
Marketing and Public Relations
Office: 231.845.2350
Mobile: 231.301.4864
Email: patricia.ezdebski@corewellhealth.org