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Complete Breast Care for You
The thought of getting a first mammogram or the tenth, can make any woman uneasy. Akron General understands these concerns and provides comfortable and private settings for mammography, ultrasound and education on breast self-exams. Experienced radiologists, technologists and staff at Akron General Reflections Breast Health Centers provide mammography, ultrasound and education on breast self-examinations. With five convenient locations and extended evening hours, it's easier than ever to schedule your mammogram - always in a relaxed, supportive and trusting environment.

Akron General Reflections Breast Health Center goes one step further in the early detection of breast cancer. Additional services are availalbe for pateints with abnormal diagnostic mammograms or breast conditions requiring surgical evaluation.

Akron General Reflections Breast Health Center

Mammograms for Women without Insurance
Because 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, we also understand the importance of breast cancer screenings. Women living in Northeast Ohio who are uninsured may qualify for mammography assistance through Akron General’s Muffins for Mammograms. Akron General Medical Center, the Main Street Gourmet and 94.9 WQMX raise funds during the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to help offset the cost. If you or a woman you know are in need of a mammogram, call 330-344-AGMC (2462) to see if you qualify and to schedule an appointment.

Osteoporosis Prevention
Most people with early osteoporosis don't have any symptoms or warning signs. As the disease progresses, you may begin to experience back pain, a curved backbone or loss in height or you may break a hip, wrist, spine or ankle in a minor accident.

With the help of your doctor, a quick screening can help determine if you have osteoporosis. The most current screening method is a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, a non-invasive, painless procedure very much like an X-ray. The scan takes approximately 15 minutes.

Age 50 is a good time to start with a baseline bone density screening. Most patients work with their doctors to have a repeat screening in two years. Patients who have certain risk factors for osteoporisis may need to be screened even sooner.

Akron General offers four convenient locations for the DXA Scan including:

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 330-996-5760 or 1-800-343-2462 or you can have your doctor's office schedule the appointment or you. A referral from your primary care physician or your gynecologist is required for the DXA Scan.