Hopedale Medical Complex is pleased to announce that digital mammography is available at HMC beginning December 5, 2011. This new equipment utilizes advanced imaging technology to create extremely sharp images for our board-certified radiologists to interpret.

Digital mammography allows an image to be taken electronically and then immediately stored on a computer hard drive. The images are sharper because they are in a digital format, and it allows the radiologist to “zoom in” on specific areas of concern and examine them for early signs of cancer.

“We feel it is important to offer the latest technology to our patients and residents of our nearby communities,” said Michael Lannery, Director of Radiology for Hopedale Medical Complex. “This new technology will allow us to detect small abnormalities, especially in women with dense breast tissue. We are happy that our current patients, as well as new patients, will be able to access this latest technology, right here in Hopedale.” The images are sent rapidly on HMC’s new fiber optic network, which was installed in October.

Mammogram appointments can be made by calling (309) 449-4230. No doctor’s order is required.