Posts Tagged: breast cancer

New Research Highlights Benefits of 3D Mammography

When it comes to our health, more information is better. That’s why we use 3D mammography at Ella Health. This exam takes just seconds longer than a conventional mammogram, but it provides more data. Several large studies have already shown

New Research Highlights Benefits of 3D Mammography

When it comes to our health, more information is better. That’s why we use 3D mammography at Ella Health. This exam takes just seconds longer than a conventional mammogram, but it provides more data. Several large studies have already shown

Denise at Ella Health

Ella Health Mammo Tech Helps Women Relax

For some women, getting a mammogram is no big deal. For others, it’s a major stressful event. Mammo tech Denise Daiker watches for the signs so she knows who might need a little extra care and attention. It’s often the

Denise at Ella Health

Ella Health Mammo Tech Helps Women Relax

For some women, getting a mammogram is no big deal. For others, it’s a major stressful event. Mammo tech Denise Daiker watches for the signs so she knows who might need a little extra care and attention. It’s often the

Who Reads Your Mammogram?

Dr. Jill Wilkens looks closely at the image of a mammogram in front of her. Gray lines connect white splotches against a dark background. She carefully studies each area to determine if it could be cancer or just an area

Who Reads Your Mammogram?

Dr. Jill Wilkens looks closely at the image of a mammogram in front of her. Gray lines connect white splotches against a dark background. She carefully studies each area to determine if it could be cancer or just an area

Blank Spaces Transformed into Inviting 3D Mammography Centers

 It can be hard sometimes when you walk into an empty place with bare walls and cold floors to imagine what it could be. How could this stark space ever become a warm and inviting center where women can relax

Blank Spaces Transformed into Inviting 3D Mammography Centers

 It can be hard sometimes when you walk into an empty place with bare walls and cold floors to imagine what it could be. How could this stark space ever become a warm and inviting center where women can relax

Linda Zampirri

Mammo Tech Encourages Questions for Comfort

As a mammo tech, Linda Zampirri has a lot of questions for women. First there are things that she needs to know about like family history and health concerns. Then she’ll ask about how their day is going or what

Linda Zampirri

Mammo Tech Encourages Questions for Comfort

As a mammo tech, Linda Zampirri has a lot of questions for women. First there are things that she needs to know about like family history and health concerns. Then she’ll ask about how their day is going or what

Raye Pagano

It’s Not too Late to Get a Breast Cancer Exam

Raye Ann Pagano believes that prevention is important when it comes to taking care of your health, but she admits that she wasn’t doing it. At 65 she was a walking statistic. One of the women who had never gotten

Raye Pagano

It’s Not too Late to Get a Breast Cancer Exam

Raye Ann Pagano believes that prevention is important when it comes to taking care of your health, but she admits that she wasn’t doing it. At 65 she was a walking statistic. One of the women who had never gotten

Lady in mirror

Watching Out for Your Breast Health

Our breasts are complicated structures composed of two different types of tissue each of which can have its own set of problems. Having an annual mammogram is an important part of detecting breast cancer before there are any symptoms, but we

Lady in mirror

Watching Out for Your Breast Health

Our breasts are complicated structures composed of two different types of tissue each of which can have its own set of problems. Having an annual mammogram is an important part of detecting breast cancer before there are any symptoms, but we

Study Confirms the Benefits of an Annual Mammogram

When it comes to avoiding a mammogram, one of the reasons women commonly give is that they feel fine. But a new study highlights that something may be wrong even if you don’t feel it. The study conducted at Cleveland’s

Study Confirms the Benefits of an Annual Mammogram

When it comes to avoiding a mammogram, one of the reasons women commonly give is that they feel fine. But a new study highlights that something may be wrong even if you don’t feel it. The study conducted at Cleveland’s

women walking

Study Highlights Value of Healthy Living

You’ve likely heard that you should be eating salads and taking walks, but how much of a difference can it really make? Quite a bit, according to recently released research. The largest coordinated study of women’s health confirms the benefits

women walking

Study Highlights Value of Healthy Living

You’ve likely heard that you should be eating salads and taking walks, but how much of a difference can it really make? Quite a bit, according to recently released research. The largest coordinated study of women’s health confirms the benefits

Ann Burnett

The Details Make a Mammogram More Pleasant Says Retireee

Ann Burnett worked in the welfare department for 34 years before retiring. Now, she does whatever she wants to. “If I get up in the morning and I don’t feel like doing anything, I don’t,” said Ann, who lives in

Ann Burnett

The Details Make a Mammogram More Pleasant Says Retireee

Ann Burnett worked in the welfare department for 34 years before retiring. Now, she does whatever she wants to. “If I get up in the morning and I don’t feel like doing anything, I don’t,” said Ann, who lives in