Medical Services: Baptist Women’s Health Center
Comprehensive Breast Program
At The Comprehensive Breast Program, our goal is women’s breast health and wellness. The program provides a vehicle for women to seek medical expertise, support and answers to their questions while receiving specialized, coordinated care for all of their breast health needs. All of the physicians and specialists involved in the treatment of breast cancer patients at our Women’s Health Center are members of this network, including Radiologists, Oncologists, Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Pathologists, Genetic Counselors, Breast Nurse Navigators as well as Nurse Practitioners.
Contact the Women’s Health Center
Whether you have questions about breast cancer or general questions about women’s health and wellness, we encourage you to reach out. Contact us at the numbers below, and we will work to get you the answers—and women’s health services—you need.You may also email us at: info.whc@bmhcc.org
Women’s Health Center: 901-226-0810
Scheduling: 901-227-PINK (7465)
Grants Application/Process/Mammogram recalls: 901-226-0829
Community Outreach: 901-226-0826
Mobile Mammography: 901-226-0853
Medical Records: 901.226-0834 ext. 2
Patient Financial Counselor: 901-226-0848
High Risk Assessment: 901-226-0833
Genetic Program: 901-226-4068 or 901-226-406
Annual Breast Cancer Screenings
Some things can wait. Your annual mammogram can’t.
Early detection is the most effective way to beat cancer. That’s why we encourage you to schedule your annual mammogram as soon as possible. It can make all the difference because the earlier a cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to cure and the more options you have for treatment.
Our Board Certified, fellowship trained Breast Radiologist recommend starting with a baseline screening mammogram at 35 years old and getting an annual screening mammogram every year after turning 40 years of age.
No Time for Fear
Genetic Assessment
The Comprehensive Breast Program includes dedicated genetic counselors who identify patients WITH developing breast and possible other cancers DUE To their personal and family history.
Certain inherited gene mutations can sometimes increase a woman’s risk to develop breast cancer up to 85% during her lifetime. A blood or saliva sample can examine if he/she has an inherited gene mutation that increases the risk of developing cancers. If an individual is found to have an inherited gene mutation, there is discussion about early detection and risk reduction strategies.
Women’s Health Services, Close to Home
At Baptist Women’s Health Center, we are dedicated to meeting your specific needs. We offer comprehensive breast care, including a full range of leading-edge diagnostic services, including:
- Digital screening mammography
- Mobile digital screening mammography
- Breast MRI
- Contrast Enhanced Mammography
- Breast biopsy and surgery
- High-risk program
- Genetic assessment
- Contrast Enhanced Mammography
- Benign breast
- Available with extended hours and times for male appointments
Learn more about breast health services at Baptist.
Diagnostic Procedures and Exams
Our doctors are experts in diagnosing breast issues. The following tests can be used to look for and diagnose breast problems:
- Digital diagnostic mammography
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Ultrasound guided core biopsy
- Stereotactic guided core biopsy
- Cyst aspiration
Pre-surgical Procedures
Depending on the type of operation and treatment plan, breast cancer surgery may include different pre-surgical procedures, such as:
- Sentinel node injection
- Wire localization
- Radioactive seed localization