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MammographyMammography, a diagnostic imaging procedure for the detection of breast abnormalities are provided at three convenient locations: Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, at the Danielson Health Center, and at the Plainfield Medical Center. All three facilities use a state-of-the-art General Electric DMR Senograph Mammography Units, and meet all state and federal quality standards. Additionally, Day Kimball’s mammography services are accredited by the American College of Radiology and has MQSA credentialing with the federal government. Advanced procedures, such as needle localization and core breast biopsies are also available at Day Kimball Hospital. At the Day Kimball Hospital location, mammograms are performed at the Woman’s Board Mammography Suite. This beautifully decorated suite was specifically designed and built to provide women with privacy and comfort as they undergo this potentially lifesaving examination. Day Kimball’s mammography service has been rated highest in Connecticut in patient satisfaction according to an independent, national survey. Services Provided
What to expect during your visit/procedureRoutine screening exams usually take less than 30 minutes, while more complex diagnostic mammograms may take up to 45 minutes. These examinations typically require two views of each breast; however, additional views may be necessary at the discretion of the mammographer. At times it is necessary for ultrasounds of the breast to be performed as well. Patients having screening examinations at all facilities may be called back for additional views. A mammography technologist will personally call each screening mammography patient for any additional views as requested by the reading radiologist. Patients will be called in advance to verify their appointment, location, and times. Printed results will be available through the patient’s ordering physician three to four days after the procedure has been performed. The results will also be sent to the patient’s home. Mammography patients are requested to avoid caffeine 24-hour prior to the procedure and not to use and deodorant since this can sometimes appear on the images. Please ask the ordering physician for any other specific study information and preparations relative to the procedures that they are requesting. Important reminders/things to rememberSchedule your mammogram well in advance as appointment wait times vary from one week up until one month. Patients having screening mammograms that have had previous studies at other facilities should first contact those facilities well in advance to have their mammograms sent directly to the patient or Day Kimball’s Diagnostic Services Department so that comparisons can be made. Delays may occur in processing results if there are no films for comparison available Bring all current insurance cards. Please double check to see when your last mammography was done. Most insurance companies will not cover more than one routine screening within one year If a patient needs an interpreter or is hearing impaired, please let us know in advance and the department will make appropriate arrangements prior to the study. Read all preparations carefully. They are important to the completion and diagnostic quality of the study. Failure to do so could result in a poor quality study or a rescheduling of the test. Bring all requisitions or paperwork that the ordering physician has given you to the test. Plan to arrive at the facility or registration area 15 minutes prior to the test. Most results will be reported to the ordering physician within three to four working days. STAT exams are called or faxed. All examinations will only be performed with the written request of a physician. Patients will receive two bills, one from Day Kimball Hospital for performing the procedure and one from Team Physicians of CT. for interpreting the procedure. |
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