Tag: "Mammography"

By LocalHealthGuide on February 11th, 2010

Mammography screening at South Seattle Community College

[ February 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The YWCA Women’s Health Outreach Program and South Seattle Community College will conduct a mobile mammography screening Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SSCC, 6000 16th Ave. SW, in West Seattle.

The Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program provides no-cost pap tests, clinical breast exams and mammograms to income-eligible women over age [...]

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By KaiserHealthNews on December 15th, 2009

Let women decide on medical tests

The decision to be screened should be a shared decision between the individual patient and her physician.

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By KaiserHealthNews on December 07th, 2009

For black women, breast cancer strikes younger

Putting off the first mammogram until age 50 could endanger the lives of black women.

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By KaiserHealthNews on November 20th, 2009

Mammogram Controversy: ‘Politics Is Always Intruding Into The World Of Breast Cancer’

This is not the first time that breast cancer has become a big political issue.

Breast Cancer • Lab Tests & Diagnostics

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Doctor inspects mammogram. Photo by Bill Branson/NCI

By Michael McCarthy on November 16th, 2009

Clips: Shift in mammogram guidelines, U.S. obesity rates projected to soar

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By LocalHealthGuide Staff on August 31st, 2009

Evergreen launches digital mammography coach

The coach will provide same-day mammography services at the Evergreen clinics in Bothell, Sammamish and Duvall every week on a regular rotation.

Breast Cancer • Cancer • Evergreen • Provider News • Uncategorized • Women's Health

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By LocalHealthGuide on February 12th, 2009

Virginia Mason News

Virginia Mason Medical Center reports that 99% of its staff members have been immunized against influenza, the highest rate Virginia Mason has achieved since implementing its patient safety policy in 2005.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all health-care personnel be vaccinated each year to protect themselves and to prevent transmission [...]

Breast Cancer • Hospital News • Influenza • Virginia Mason

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