Hospital helps make life-saving screening convenient for busy women

CONTACT: LaKisha Miller

817.329.2539

lakisha.miller@BaylorHealth.edu

(GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 26, 2009) – Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine will be offering Saturday Digital Mammography Spa Days on April 4, 18 and 25 to make the life-saving screening* convenient for women who are too busy to visit a physician during the week. According to the American Cancer Society, women age 40 and older and those with an increased risk of developing breast cancer should receive an annual mammogram.

During this event, held at the Baylor Diagnostic Imaging Center in Grapevine, women will be pampered with a free hand massage and receive a free gift with their appointments. Refreshments and free parking will also be provided.

“Our Saturday Digital Mammography Spa Days will provide a relaxed and less stressful way to receive a very important cancer screening,” said Doug Lawson, Baylor Grapevine president. “We remain committed to promoting the importance of early detection to fight this deadly disease.”

The new digital mammography technology at Baylor Grapevine computerizes the X-ray, enabling physicians to use a lower dose of radiation. Digital mammography is better than traditional film mammography for women who are under age 50; those who have dense breasts, and those who are pre- or peri-menopausal. While reading the digital mammogram, physicians can easily adjust the brightness, contrast and zoom into questionable areas for a more precise view.

To schedule appointments, which begin at 7:30 a.m., please call 817-329-2501. If possible, please bring any previous mammogram records.

Screening Location:

Baylor Diagnostic Imaging Center

2020 W. Hwy. 114, Suite 100

Grapevine, Texas 76051

*An annual mammogram is covered by most insurance plans. Co-pays will be billed at a later date. Please bring your insurance care and a photo ID to appointments.

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is a full-service, fully-accredited not-for-profit hospital serving residents in more than 20 cities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Focused on being the best place to give and receive quality, safe and compassionate care, Baylor Grapevine works to lead the transformation of health care. The 233-bed hospital offers advanced medical services for cardiovascular services, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, neonatal intensive care, sleep disorders, intensive and emergency care.

For fiscal year 2008, the faith-based Baylor Health Care System will report $429.5 million in community benefits to the Texas Department of State Health Services