When it comes to diagnosing a disease of the breast, women want answers. The Breast Center is set up to speed the process from first discovering a problem to diagnosis and plan. Every effort is made to see that women get results as soon as possible, often on the same day. The professional staff helps women understand test results and assist with planning further treatment or testing. Support, education and professionalism are fundamental in the team approach to breast health.

Services at The Breast Center

The Breast Center provides comprehensive services that combine state-of-the -art diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in a supportive environment. These services include:

• Digital mammography (screening and diagnostic)
• Computer aided detection
• Breast Ultrasound
• Cyst aspirations and ductograms
• Stereotactic and ultrasound-guided core biopsies
• Needle localizations
• Sentinel node mapping
• Same day comprehensive breast consultation
• High-risk serveillance program
• Surgical breast cancer treatment
• Genetic counseling
• Breast self exam training
• Breast health patient navigation program
• Breast cancer support group

The Breast Center team consists of:

• Registered Mammography and Ultrasound Technologists – specialize in administering the breast imaging tests.
• Radiologists - physicians who interpret the images provided by the mammogram or ultrasound. The interpretation will be sent to the patient and her chosen physician.
• Surgeons - surgical consultations are available at The Breast Center when needed. Appointments can be made with a patient-selected surgeon or with one of the attending surgeons. Procedures and follow-up will be coordinated with the patient’s personal physician.

Department Accreditations:

• NAPBC (National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers)
• JCAHO (Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
• IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety)
• ACR (American College of Radiology), Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
• FDA (MQSA - Mammography Quality Standards Act)

Three Locations:

Carbondale

1237 East Main Street, Suite C1

Carbondale, IL

618-457-2281

800-360-6902

Herrin

315 S. 13th Street, Suite 1

Herrin, IL

618-942-2171 ext. 35398

Benton

Benton Professional Bldg

203 Bailey Lane

Benton, IL

888-508-3192

Hours

Centers at Carbondale and Herrin:
Monday thru Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday appointments also available

Center at Benton
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Physicians providing services at and admitting patients to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Herrin Hospital and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital are not employees of the hospitals. Physicians exercise their own independent judgment regarding medical care and treatment and the hospitals are not responsible for their actions.