North Adams Regional Hospital’s mammography service has been re-licensed
NORTH ADAMS, Mass - North Adams Regional Hospital’s mammography service has been re-licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, following a survey in September. Re-licensure indicates that NARH’s mammography service meets Food and Drug Administration standards as well as those of the Massachusetts DPH, said André Langlois, MD, chief of radiology at NARH.“Coming as this does during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are especially pleased to earn re-licensure from the state,” said Dr. Langlois. The hospital’s medical imaging department has also been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
The re-licensure survey examines radiation levels during an exam, staff qualifications, film quality, processor quality control, and quality control and assurance measures, according to Dr. Langlois.
The Center of Excellence designation is awarded when a breast imaging center has achieved accreditation in stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy by the American College of Radiology or other accrediting body in mammography.
NARH’s medical imaging department performed nearly 6,500 mammograms and breast ultrasounds last year.
“Achieving these levels of performance and service speaks to the dedication and quality of our staff and physicians,” added Dr. Langlois. “Our team of radiologists, radiologic technologists, and support staff are committed to providing the best care using very advanced technology to produce excellent diagnostic results.”
To accommodate patients’ schedules, NARH offers evening mammogram appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Patients can schedule screening mammograms without a referral by calling (413) 664-5405.
North Adams Regional Hospital is a full-service community hospital serving northern Berkshire County and surrounding towns in Vermont and New York.
