Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day As a Paid Holiday
Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC is extremely proud to announce that our organization has designated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid holiday, starting in January 2022. Taking a Stand on Equality Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday in January. Americans are encouraged to reflect on Dr. King’s…
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
In the United States, lung cancer is the second most common form and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. As with most types of cancer, the earlier lung cancer is detected, the quicker treatment can start before it spreads. Unfortunately, lung cancer often goes undetected until it reaches an advanced stage…
COVID Vaccination Guidelines for Screening Mammograms
One of the side effects of the COVID vaccine can be enlargement of the lymph nodes under the arm into which the dose was injected. Over a period of time, those nodes will return to normal size and any soft tissue swelling will resolve. Enlarged nodes may be a normal response to the vaccination. Our…
Improving Women’s Health with Rapid Breast Cancer Diagnosis Centers
In an interview with GE Healthcare, leaders from Hartford HealthCare’s Central Region discussed how their two rapid breast cancer comprehensive diagnosis centers have reduced barriers to care, allowing patients to receive a diagnosis sooner. Dedicated Team Approach On average, the length of time between a positive screening mammogram and follow-up care is 26 days, and…
Differences Between Screening & Diagnostic Mammograms
A mammogram is an X-ray procedure of the breast, considered to be one of the most reliable methods to detect cancer in its early stages. When imaging identifies an abnormality in a female patient, she can get treatment sooner and likely have a more favorable outcome. There are two types of mammogram procedures: Screening and…
