A view  of one of two waitng areas/patient lounges found in the New Women's Imaging Center of The Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic.

The Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic has introduced a new Women’s Imaging Center as a second location for its state-of-the-art Digital Mammography technology announced John E. Simodejka, Hospital President/Chief Executive Officer.

     The Women’s Imaging Center, located at 171 Red Horse Road, Suite 2, Pottsville,  (Gordon Nagle Trail – Route 901) is a beautiful facility designed for women offering the same modern equipment found at the hospital.  The Women’s Imaging Center provides Digital Mammography Services, technologically-advanced Ultrasound Imaging Services, a DexaScan unit (for diagnosing osteoporosis) and a Laboratory Blood Draw Station.

The Mammography Unit is equipped with the latest Senographe® DS full-field digital mammography system acquired from GE Healthcare and staffed with Certified Mammography Technicians…the same technicians who also serve patients at The Mammography Unit at the main hospital facility.

Both digital mammography units of The Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic have the distinct ACR Accreditation (American College of Radiology).  The mammography system includes CAD (computer aided detection), which indicates an area the radiologist interpreting the mammogram should take a closer or second look to determine if additional investigation is needed,

The Center offers Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound with attention to General (Abdomen, Pelvis and Small Parts) and Vascular exams.  The newly purchased Philips iU22 ultrasound system provides extraordinary levels of clinical imaging Performance.  Its intelligent design and revolutionary performance provides our Sonagraphers and Radiologists with quicker and more accurate diagnoses.

     For the detection of osteoporosis, the hospital has added a new GE Lunar bone densitometer (more commonly known as a DexaScan) into the services offered at the Women's Imaging Center.   R

     Patients will find the location not only pleasing, but also very convenient.  Digital Mammography hours are 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 7:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday and Thursday. Ultrasound is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  The Blood Draw Station is open 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday.  Appointments can be scheduled by calling (570) 621-5999.

     “Since first introducing digital mammography technology to our community during October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have seen the need for this service continue to grow,” said Simodejka.  “Adding this additional location will immediately address that need now and in the future,” he said.  “The blood draw station and the ultrasound capabilities will make this new facility even more convenient for our female patients.”