Women are pretty much amazing. As mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, and friends, they often put others before themselves—making sure that the kids have a perfectly packed lunch, dad gets in to see the doctor, the husband’s outfit actually matches, and everyone around them is doing well. At times women seem to possess superhuman abilities that [...]

Congratulations are in order! The Women’s Diagnostic Center at St. Mark’s Hospital has been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR)! We always knew they were excellent, but we like making it official. The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) designation is awarded to breast imaging centers [...]

One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is paramount in order to successfully treat breast cancer and other breast diseases. All women should perform self-examinations regularly and consult a physician right away if they feel anything abnormal. For women over the age of 50, regular mammograms [...]