SOMC West Union Family Health Center Now Offering Mammograms

SOMC West Union Family Health Center is now offering screening mammograms. It is not necessary to have an order from your provider to receive a mammogram. Walk-ins are accepted.

“This new service makes it more convenient than ever for women in the West Union area to access the same quality of care that is found at the SOMC Breast Center,” SOMC Director of Medical Imaging Ethan McCarty said. “It’s another way that we are showing our commitment to bringing healthcare to patients in this community.”

The screenings will utilize 3D imaging, which allows a radiologist to slowly scroll through images of the tissue, often detecting small masses that otherwise could not be seen. It provides a more accurate and complete picture. It helps patients avoid unnecessary biopsies because it is more effective at diagnosing a mass versus normal tissue.

Annual mammograms are important for women beginning at age 40. They can identify breast cancer early, often before lumps can be felt, which significantly increases a patients’ likelihood of overcoming the disease.

To schedule an appointment, call 740-356-8128. The West Union Family Health Center is located at 90 C.I.C. Boulevard in West Union, Ohio. In addition to breast screenings, the West Union Family Health Center offers primary care, urgent care services, laboratory, x-ray and more. For more information, visit somc.org.