Breast cancer symptoms, such as nipple discharge or breast lumps, are sure signs that a woman needs to meet with her doctor. But wouldn't it be better to find breast cancer when it's so small that it doesn't cause any symptoms at all? Mammogram images can help.
A mammogram helps your doctor to detect changes in your breasts that could be caused by cancer. And at CGH Medical Center, our equipment creates detailed mammogram images—so you can get the answers you need.
No-cost 3D screening mammograms for ALL area women!
CGH offers year-round, no cost, screening mammograms for ALL area women. Regardless of insurance coverage, all out-of-pocket costs are covered by the CGH Health Foundation! If other testing or treatments are needed, such as diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds, additional financial assistance may be available as well.
Please call (815) 625-3610 to schedule or for more info. Offered in partnership with the CGH Health Foundation.
Scheduling your mammogram
We make scheduling your mammogram quick and easy. Just call us, and we'll find an appointment time that's convenient for you. Keep these things in mind as you schedule your test:
- Avoid scheduling your mammogram during times of the month when your breasts are tender.
- Do not wear deodorant, powder or lotions on your breasts on the day of your mammogram.
- Wear a two-piece outfit, as you will be undressing from the waist up.
Call today to schedule your digital mammogram: 815.625.0400, ext. 5550.
High-tech digital mammography equipment
We offer digital mammography, performed with the Selenia® Dimensions 3D Mammography System.
These mammogram machines provide:
- Exceptionally sharp images.
- Ergonomic design for patient comfort and ease of operation.
- Sophisticated user tools that simplify operation.
- Seamless transition between imaging modes.
- Advanced clinical applications.
- The world’s first and only tomosynthesis-guided biopsy.
Mammogram images are available almost immediately, and they're portable—which means your doctor can review your mammograms in an exam room or in a surgery suite. And your doctor can quickly compare this year's mammogram results to the images taken in years prior.
Quick, clear, portable mammogram images help us to improve the care we offer our clients. We can perform fewer repeat mammograms, and we can answer questions quickly.
Skilled radiology professionals
Our skilled mammogram technicians perform hundreds of digital mammograms every year. They've been accredited and certified from discerning authorities, including the American College of Radiology, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
Your doctor will review your mammogram results. If your doctor sees an area of concern, you can get the follow-up testing you need right here at CGH Medical Center. We offer breast ultrasound testing and other breast cancer diagnostic tests to help your doctor understand what's happening with your breast tissue. Your doctor can talk your testing options over with you, and together, you can make the right choice.
And if you do have breast cancer, we offer the treatments you need, right here in Sterling.