澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania Announces New State-of-the-Art Bone Density Scanner and 3D Mammogram Machine
The 3D mammogram machine offers a more comfortable and accurate mammogram experience
May 30, 2024
澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health announced technology upgrades with the installation of a new bone density scanner and a state-of-the-art 3D mammogram machine in its Radiology Department at Gotham Health, Morrisania.
The new bone density scanner, known as DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) offers a high-quality bone density assessment, providing precise measurements of segmental body fat and muscle distribution. This advanced diagnostic tool is invaluable for evaluating the risk of bone fracture and bone loss (osteoporosis). The CDC recommends and for women who are 50 to 64 and have certain risk factors, which include having a parent who has broken a hip.
Additionally, the new 3D mammography machine, also known as breast tomosynthesis, revolutionized breast cancer detection. By capturing multiple images of the breast from different angles, it delivers a more detailed and accurate representation of breast tissue. This advanced machine offers cutting-edge breast cancer detection while ensuring a more comfortable experience for patients. Featuring an innovative paddle designed for comfort, it conforms to the breasts shape with rounded corners, ensuring a more comfortable compression experience.
鈥�I am so proud to announce a major leap forward in our commitment to healthcare innovation and patient safety at Gotham Health, Morrisania with these advanced machines,鈥� said Michelle Lewis, CEO of 澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health. 鈥淭his state-of-the-art technology places us to providing the highest standard of care in the Bronx community.鈥�
鈥淎s healthcare providers at Gotham Health, Morrisania, our primary goal is to offer compassionate, effective, and precise care,鈥� said 澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Regional Medical Director, Bronx Jeremy O鈥機onnor, MD. 鈥淚 am extremely excited that we can offer this improved screening method to all our patients in the community.鈥�
鈥淥ur team has demonstrated exceptional work in bringing the DEXA scanner and 3D mammogram machine to Gotham Health, Morrisania,鈥� said 澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Chief of Infrastructure and Support Services Officer, Roman Ryniewski. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a commitment to not only our patients鈥� health, but also to our continuous growth and improvement as a leading healthcare provider in the Bronx.鈥�
澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania is a comprehensive primary care health facility that provides care for the entire family. At Morrisania, all New Yorkers have access to high quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay, immigration status or sexual orientation.
To learn more about 澳门开奖结果 Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania services, or to make an appointment, call 844-澳门开奖结果-4澳门开奖结果.
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