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All Breasts Are Not The Same.

Neither Are All Breast Centers

At the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center we believe in the state to offer the new
that breast care is extremely vital to women’s health. You Clarity HD high-resolution
know it matters when you have a mammogram, but did 3-D mammography
you know it matters where you get your mammogram? imaging technology, now
Identifying a breast center that has demonstrated the available on the Genius 3-D
highest level of quality care, with a special focus on the mammography exam. This
experience, will give you confidence that you’re getting enables the highest resolution
the best care available. 3-D imaging available.
As diagnostic radiologists,
Five Signs Of this breakthrough imaging
technology means great
A Top Breast Center diagnostic confidence and the
ability to help catch potential
Accreditation cancers in early stages,
You should have mammography only at a facility which ultimately translates
accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). to a better patient experience.
Accreditation by the ACR means that the radiologists This latest innovation is part
and technicians are specially trained and certified in of our steadfast commitment
mammography and that the equipment meets standards to superior breast cancer
and is inspected regularly. detection and improved breast health for all women. We have expanded safety measures to help protect
Jupiter Medical Center’s Margaret W. Niedland Breast The center also offers ultrasound, MRI and other patients and our care teams, including the following:
Center is not only accredited by the ACR, it is recognized imaging procedures in case it is necessary to get a more • All patients and staff are screened upon entry to the
as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence because it has precise look. Once you choose a breast center you can building, including temperature checks using Care.ai
met rigorous standards and measures of excellence set by trust, don’t compromise your health for convenience. Have technology.
the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers your mammogram there every year. This way, your current • Masks are required for all patients and staff.
(NAPBC). mammogram can be compared with past mammograms to • Following CDC guidelines, proper personal
Board-Certified Radiologists With Fellowship Training help detect subtle, abnormal changes. protective equipment is worn at all times by staff
In Mammography Patient Navigators For Personalized Support • Disinfecting and cleaning locations repeatedly and
It matters who reads your mammogram. Research Maneuvering through the health care system can be thoroughly throughout the day including exam rooms,
has shown that specialty-trained breast radiologists find daunting, especially if you’ve just been diagnosed with breast which are cleaned extensively between patient visits
significantly more cancers, and at earlier stages, than general cancer or even if you’ve just received word of a suspicious • No visitors are allowed at this time.
radiologists. Whenever you make an appointment for a finding on your mammogram. At the Niedland Breast Center, • PatientTrak, which allows patients to check in and
mammogram, ask if the center has radiologists who have our health navigator is a trained oncology nurse who provides wait in their vehicle until the time of their appointment
completed fellowships in breast imaging. At the Margaret emotional support and helps guide patients through their Jupiter Medical Center’s Niedland Breast Center
W. Niedland Breast Center, all mammograms are read by experience, from diagnosis to recovery and beyond. is committed to providing you consistent, high-quality
board-certified radiologists who are fellowship trained. We Safety service year after year, so you don’t have to shop around.
have three dedicated, female breast imaging specialists, with We don’t want you to postpone your appointment We have set the standard for the best in breast health
more than 40 years combined experience and they read more for concerns of exposure. We will continue to focus available to our community.
than 30,000 breast imaging exams each year. on delivering care at the highest safety standards. Our To schedule your mammogram, call (561) 263-4414. For
Advanced Technology highest priority remains the health and safety of all more information on breast health, visit jupitermed.com.
The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center is one of the first patients who need our care.

CommunItY happIngIngS from page 5 From aviation
enthusiasts and military
exterior of his aircraft bore the names of more than 1,600 veterans to families looking
soldiers missing or captured during the Vietnam War. The for a weekend activity,
Stuart Air Show is paying homage to Masessa this year in all can appreciate what
many ways, including through a newly redesigned logo the air show brings – the
that includes his 1968 Grumman OV-1 Mohawk. nostalgia of historic static
“It’s been a deeply emotional journey bringing the displays, the sophistication
air show to its 30th anniversary celebration,” says Stuart of modern-day aircraft,
Air Show Board President, Amy Bottegal. “Of all the and the roar of military
difficulties—flooding so bad it forced cancellation of jets and thrills of aerobatic
both days, funding challenges, scheduling issues, finally performances.
the COVID crisis—nothing comes close to affecting our T ickets are now
air show family as profoundly as losing Joe.” available online http://
During the past 6 months, the Stuart Air Show has www.stuartairshow.com/
been monitoring the COVID-19 virus. Air show leadership tickets or by calling (877)
has consulted closely with health professionals from 577-9463.
the Martin County Health Department and other health-
industry experts. This year’s show will incorporate safety Photos by Matt Haskell
measures including encouraging pre-event ticket sales, Photography
cashless transactions, personal sanitizing stations around
the site, frequent cleaning of key high-touch areas, and
regular temperature/wellness checks of our volunteers.
For a complete overview of the Stuart Air Show’s safety
initiatives, visit stuartairshow.com/safety.
The Stuart Air Show will be held Nov. 7 and 8 at Martin
County Airport – Witham Field, 1895 Flying Fortress
Lane, Stuart, FL 34996. Gates will be open from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. each day. The “Race the Runway 5K” is back
by popular demand, allowing runners the chance to race
through Martin County Airport in the hours before the
show on Sunday, Nov. 8.

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