3D mammography arrives at HCMH
Pictured are the staff of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Radiology Department with the new Hologic 3D mammography machine the hospital is using. From left: Director Stacy Clarken, technicians Jennifer Hoefer, Tammy Kampen and Krystal Davidson. Humboldt Independent photo.
By Kent Thompson
Lifesaving technology is now available at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH).
A new 3D digital mammography machine has been purchased and is in use at the hospital’s radiology department. The HCMH Board of Directors approved the $392,250 purchase at its meeting this past August.
HCMH is excited to now offer 3D mammography exams, using the latest in digital technology.
Three-dimension (3D) exams are clinically proven to be superior to conventional 2D exams, pinpointing the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.
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