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It's more than mammograms. It's complete care for you. Your home for women's breast health.
The convenience you need, comfortable amenities you deserve and compassionate experts who focus completely on you. The Louise D. Schleich Women’s Health Center offers:
To schedule a mammogram, call (402) 219-7123 or fill out our secure online form to request an appointment.
Screening Mammograms are routine exams done on women who do not have any breast disease symptoms.
Diagnostic Mammograms are ordered by a physician and performed on patients who have clinical symptoms, or when the screening mammogram has shown an abnormality.
Digital mammography technology provides the highest level of accuracy for even the smallest tumors. With digital mammography, image capture is instant. There is no wait for a film to be developed to ensure the image is clear. It also can be zoomed in for further review. You will receive your mammogram results in 24 hours. But more importantly, if anything suspicious is found, we'll make sure that you receive all follow-up testing - including a biopsy, if necessary - within a matter of days, not weeks.
3D Mammography, or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, allows doctors to examine breast tissue one layer at a time. It generates a stack of 1 mm slice images (“layers”) of breast tissue. Instead of viewing the complexities of your breast tissue in one flat image, the radiologist can examine the tissue one layer at a time. Fine details are more clearly visible, no longer hidden by overlapping tissue. It is recommended 3D mammography be used in conjunction with traditional digital mammography as part of your annual screening mammogram to capture more breast images.
You can make an appointment or just walk-in for a screening mammogram with the provider order. Call (402) 219-7123 to schedule an appointment. A physician’s order is required.
We have extended hours to fit your busy schedule:
Call (402) 219-7123 to schedule an appointment. Same day results available for 2D screening or diagnostic mammograms.
You can wait for your results Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. If you wait for your results and additional imaging is required, it can be done immediately. Same day results are not available for 3D mammograms.
Federal regulations require that written mammography reports be sent to the patient by the interpreting physician within 30 days of the mammogram. A report of your mammogram will also be sent to your physician.
Yes, in order to maintain good breast health, it is essential to continue having routine mammograms at least once each year.
Don't panic! Your report may say that your mammogram showed an area of irregularity. Your report will tell you what your next step should be.
A small percentage of women will receive a report saying that the mammogram showed an abnormality and that additional testing is needed to clarify the findings. The additional tests may be a more detailed (diagnostic) mammogram, an ultrasound, or MRI of the breast. In most cases, follow-up testing proves there is nothing to be concerned about. However, if follow-up testing is recommended, it is important to contact your physician immediately to set up your additional tests.
We offer the most advanced imaging techniques for detecting and diagnosing breast cancer, including 3D mammography, an Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) and a breast MRI.
A breast ultrasound, or sonogram, is a test that uses sound waves to examine the breasts. Your doctor may order an breast ultrasound if you have a breast lump found during a breast exam or an abnormal mammogram. This test can help tell the difference between a solid mass or a cyst and look for a growth if you have clear or bloody fluid coming from your nipple.
A needle biopsy of the breast is a procedure in which tissue is removed from suspicious areas and analyzed by a physician to determine whether or not cancer is present. A needle biopsy is performed under local anesthesia. Simple aspirations are performed with a small gauge needle to attempt to draw fluid from lumps that are thought to be cysts. A core needle biopsy uses a larger needle to make passes through a lump to draw out tissue. Withdrawn tissue is further evaluated.
A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the breast and surrounding tissue. It produces highly detailed images of the breast tissue and is frequently used to determine whether or not an area of concern is cancerous, thereby avoiding unnecessary biopsies. It does not use radiation (x-rays). A breast MRI may be done in combination with mammography or ultrasound. However, it is not a replacement for mammography.
Should you need breast cancer treatment, our multidisciplinary clinic individualizes your breast cancer care by designing a precise treatment plan based on your specific diagnosis. Our unique, single-session approach offers:
After meeting with your multidisciplinary team – during that single session – and discussing your diagnosis and treatment options in detail, you will walk out of the meeting with a written roadmap for the journey ahead.