Women's Health Specialists of Jensen Beach, a name known and trusted by thousands of women, now offers digital mammography with a Siemens full-field digital mammography system that provides patients with optimal breast imaging and comfort with a lower X-ray dosage. Instead of exposing film, the X-rays hit an advanced detector that senses the image data digitally and electronically. Using a special computer, a physician then evaluates the resulting images. Additionally, the doctor can electronically manipulate digital images for a more accurate diagnosis.

"Our new mammography system will help Women's Health Specialists provide the women of the Treasure Coast with the best possible exams," said Robert H. Pare, Jr., M.D. "In addition to increased diagnostic capabilities, the system, a MAMMOMAT Novation also is designed to reduce the discomfort often associated with mammography," added Dr. Pare. Siemens proprietary Tungsten tube technology, which delivers a low X-ray dose, is the only unit with this type of technology available on the Treasure Coast!

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®, breast cancer incidence in women has increased from one in 20 in 1960 to one in eight today. If detected early, the five-year survival rate for this disease exceeds 95 percent. The system meets the demands of modern mammography practices like Women's Health Specialists by providing digital screening and diagnosis. Additionally, the system enables a direct conversion of x-ray to digital information.

"While breast self-examination is one of the most important tools for early detection, regularly scheduled mammograms not only are highly recommended, but can often detect a lesion long before it can be felt," said Dr. Pare. "With this innovative new system, screening and diagnosis all can be performed on a single unit, while both image quality and dose exposure reduction achieve an optimum level," added Dr. Pare.

Women's Health Specialists has provided more than 35 years of continuous service to the women on Florida's Treasure Coast. The obstetricians, gynecologists, nurse-midwives and support staff of Women's Health Specialists provide a full range of high quality healthcare services to women through all stages of the lives.

For more information, contact Bill Hughes, Administrator, Women's Health Specialists, 3498 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, Florida; (772) 219-1080, ext. 1079.