Women's Services

Radiology Services
West Shore is committed to providing women's health services in a confidential, comfortable setting. Our recently renovated Radiology Department includes a women's services suite. This area houses procedures primarily used by women, such as mammography and bone densitometry. These rooms are grouped in one area with a separate waiting room and changing facility for women. In addition, West Shore has several technologists certified in mammography to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Mammography
Mammography is the single best test for detecting any abnormalities of the breast. This is a procedure where x-rays take detailed images of the breast. These images are viewed by a skilled technician to detect cancer and other abnormalities or disease before they can be felt or seen. Early detection of these abnormalities is key to successful treatment.

Bone Densitometry
Osteoporosis is a disease that can occur with almost no warning signs, so early detection is necessary for successful treatment. Bone densitometry, which is also called bone density testing, is used to determine a patient's bone mineral density. This is useful in the diagnosis of not only osteoporosis but assessing the risk of fractures and monitoring a patient's response to osteoporosis therapy.

For more information or to schedule a procedure, please call Radiology Services at (231) 398-1147.