{"id":1039299,"date":"2026-09-02T17:57:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1039299\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:57:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:57:24","slug":"jacksonville-memorial-hospital-enhances-breast-imaging-services-local-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1039299\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Memorial Hospital enhances breast imaging services | Local News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Mammography\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6a9858ee1c3e8.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS\/WRSP) &#8211; Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (JMH) has enhanced its breast imaging services with the installation of a new mammography unit, which will provide advanced breast health technology and high-quality care for local patients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInvesting in updated technology is one of the many ways Jacksonville Memorial Hospital continues to provide high-quality care for our patients,\u201d said Trevor Huffman, JMH president and CEO. \u201cThis upgrade reflects our ongoing commitment to offering advanced screening tools while keeping services local and accessible for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The upgraded unit will introduce Genius\u2122 AI Detection technology, designed to assist radiologists in interpreting breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) images. It builds on the mammography technology currently used at JMH.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the new mammography unit, JMH will continue to provide comprehensive breast health services, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stereotactic breast biopsies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Needle localization procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, the hospital\u2019s longstanding collaboration with the Mia Ware Foundation helps remove financial barriers to breast cancer screening. Through the foundation, eligible patients who are uninsured or have high-deductible health plans may receive assistance covering the cost of a screening mammogram.<\/p>\n<p>Patients interested in utilizing this support should notify scheduling staff when arranging their appointment<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarly detection remains one of the most important tools in the fight against breast cancer,\u201d said Kyla Whitehead, JMH manager of Medical Imaging.\u00a0 \u201cWe are proud to continue working with the Mia Ware Foundation to help ensure women in our community have access to potentially life-saving screening services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about breast imaging services at JMH or to schedule a mammogram, call 447-784-3585 or visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/memorial.health\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">memorial.health<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Ill. 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