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Women’s Health Center2024-09-26T15:07:20-04:00

The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center combines advanced technology with clinical expertise to provide a full range of care in a setting designed with your comfort in mind, including heated robes and private changing rooms. The center is accredited by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and has all the services you need for your breast and bone health, including screenings, diagnostics, and, if needed, an on-site breast surgeon.

Key services include the most advanced mammography technology available for both routine mammogram screenings, diagnostic testing, extra protection with a program for women at high-risk of breast cancer, as well as bone density screening for detecting osteoporosis. Everything you need to take care of yourself.

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The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center combines comfort, convenience and unexpected pampering with the best in early detection and diagnostic services. Key services include the most advanced mammography technology available for both routine mammography screening and diagnostic mammography, as well as bone density screening for detecting osteoporosis.

The Women’s Center also offers access to women’s physicians, nurse navigators, and experts in nutrition, wellness and fitness. Everything you need to take care of your health and well-being.

A COMPREHENSIVE CENTER FOR BREAST & BONE HEALTH

Routine Mammogram: No RX Needed

If you’re 40 or older, due for your “routine” mammogram screening and have no symptoms, just make an appointment and come on in. No prescription is needed. CentraState uses 3D imaging technology, which provides a more detailed view of breast tissue for more accurate results. If an abnormality is detected, your nurse navigator will contact your physician or will help you find a physician if you do not have one. Self-referred mammography is covered by most insurances. Medicaid requires prescriptions for all imaging studies.

Schedule your routine mammogram screening online today or call 732-294-2778.

Advanced Diagnostic Breast Imaging

Diagnostic breast screenings are specialized imaging tests designed to investigate specific concerns, such as lumps or abnormal findings. Unlike routine mammograms, which are performed regularly to detect early signs of breast cancer, diagnostic screenings offer a more detailed view to assess potential issues. Using advanced 3D imaging technology, these screenings provide clearer images that help doctors pinpoint exactly what is going on. Diagnostic mammograms require a prescription.

Contact us to schedule your 3D mammogram today.

Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan)

Detect osteoporosis before it starts with a noninvasive, painless DEXA scan. This bone density screening looks at bones in a small area of the hip and back to determine their strength. Monitoring bone loss as you approach menopause is an important way for women to take charge of their health and help reduce the risk of bone loss and fractures as you age.

Contact us to schedule your DEXA scan today.

Protection for Women at High Risk

CentraState’s High Risk Breast Cancer Program provides an extra layer of assurance for women who are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Women in the program are referred to a breast specialist who will develop a care plan based on their unique needs. A care plan could include semiannual office visits, annual breast MRI and supplemental ultrasound, and genetic testing, if a significant family history is present.

Call 732-660-4380 for more information about the High Risk Breast Cancer Program.

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BREAST BIOPSIES & PROCEDURES

Stereotactic core needle biopsy (SCNB) is a core biopsy that uses X-rays and computer coordinates. It offers a groundbreaking alternative to standard, open surgical biopsy. SCNB procedures are performed in an outpatient setting using local anesthesia. During this procedure, small samples of tissue are removed from the breast for analysis using a hollow needle. This revolutionary diagnostic procedure is less invasive, less painful, and less costly than traditional surgical biopsy.

Prior to surgery, a radiologist localizes the area in the breast to be biopsied by inserting a guidewire. The guidewire “hooks” around the area in the breast to be biopsied. The patient is then immediately transported to the Operating Room, where the surgeon makes an incision in the breast following the guidewire and accurately removes the targeted breast tissue.
Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is useful when suspicious changes are detected through mammograms and ultrasounds, but no abnormality can be felt during the breast exam. This minimally invasive procedure involves no exposure to radiation, is performed in an outpatient setting, and takes less time than a traditional surgical biopsy.
Cryoablation is an FDA-approved treatment for breast fibroadenomas (non-cancerous breast tumors) and is an alternative to open surgery. It uses extreme cold to completely destroy tissue. This simple, ultrasound-guided procedure can address the anxiety of living with an uncomfortable tumor. With cryoablation, the size and shape of your breast will not be affected as the treated tissue is gradually reabsorbed.

WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER FAQs

To make an appointment at The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center, please call 732-294-2778 or request an appointment online.

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3D Mammograms are covered by Medicare and a growing number of private insurers. Please contact your insurance company for specific coverage details.

Financial assistance can be obtained through a grant from the William T. Morris Foundation. Please call the Women’s Health Center at 732-294-2626 for details. For more information on screening assistance, please visit The VNA Health Group.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) recommend that women start getting annual mammograms at age 40. The American Cancer Society (ACS), US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), ACR and SBI agree that this approach saves the most lives.

Getting mammograms starting at age 40 improves odds of survival and can help avoid more extensive treatment.

Women who have had breast cancer and those who are at increased risk due to a family history of breast cancer should seek expert medical advice about the frequency of screening and whether they should begin screening before age 40.

If you’re 40 or older, due for your “routine” mammogram screening and have no symptoms, just make an appointment and come on in. No prescription needed. If an abnormality is detected, your nurse navigator will contact your physician or find you one if you don’t have one. Self-referred mammography is covered by most insurances the same way it would be if you had a prescription. Medicaid requires prescriptions for all imaging studies.

“Diagnostic” mammograms still require a prescription. This includes mammos for breast pain, a breast lump, nipple discharge, call-backs, and follow-ups to prior studies and biopsies.

Thermography is a non-invasive tool that uses an infrared camera to produce images that show the patterns of heat and blood flow on or near the surface of the body. The FDA states that thermography is not an effective alternative to mammography and should not be used in place of mammography for breast cancer screening or diagnosis. Thermography devices should only be used with another screening or diagnostic test like mammography, not for use as a standalone diagnostic tool.

A bone density test (also called a DEXA scan) uses x-rays to measure calcium and bone mineral levels present in a particular section of a bone. Typically, a bone density test is performed on the spine or hip to determine decreases in a patient’s bone density before a break occurs.

A bone density test determines if you have normal bone density; it is not used to test for bone cancer. Doctors use a bone scan if cancer is suspected and the scan can detect if the cancer started in a patient’s bones (primary cancer) or if it spread from another part of the body (metastatic cancer).

Women should speak to their physician about getting a baseline bone density test as they approach menopause to monitor bone loss and take action, if needed. Women with risk factors, such as a low intake of calcium and vitamin D, low body weight or low estrogen levels, should also speak to their physician about a bone density test. All women age 65 and older should make a bone density test a routine part of their health screenings.

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