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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 28, 2007 - 15 Focus on Digital Mammography Halton Healthcare Services Acquires Digital Mammography Mammography is one of the services we provide in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the diagnosis of breast diseases such as breast cancer. In standard mammography, images are recorded on film using an x-ray cassette. The film is viewed by the radiologist using a "light box" and then stored in a protective jacket in the facility's archives. Halton Healthcare Services has recently acquired a new Digital Mammography Unit. With Digital Mammography, the breast image is captured using a special electronic x-ray detector, which converts the image into a digital picture for review on a computer. Did You Know... · Breast Cancer is one of the most common forms of Cancer in women. · One in nine women in Canada will develop Breast Cancer in her lifetime. · Over 6600 mammography exams were conducted at OTMH in 2006/07. · Over 600 breast biopsies were conducted at OTMH in 2006/07. · You need a doctor's referral for a mammogram. Community Support in Action ? Thanks to a generous $783,000 donation, Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) recently celebrated the Official Opening of its new Bruce and Betty Birmingham Digital Mammography Suite at OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). "This amazing gift will touch many lives," noted John Oliver, President and CEO of HHS. "The purchases of vital and much needed medical equipment are made possible through such community donations and the fundraising efforts of our Oakville Hospital Foundation." Benefits of Digital Mammography Digital Mammography provides the following benefits: · Superior contrast resolution between dense and non-dense breast tissue for more accurate detection of cancer. · Faster image acquisition and display. · Easier image storage and transmission for remote expert consultation. · Shorter exam time. · Easier manipulation of breast images - allows for adjustment of the contrast, brightness and magnification until the clearest view is achieved. Dr. Robert Marotta, HHS Chief, Diagnostic Imaging; Dr. Lorne Martin, HHS Chief of Staff; Mags Shorey, Chair, Board of Directors, Oakville Hospital Foundation; John Oliver, HHS President and CEO; Bruce and Betty Birmingham. "The Birminghams are shining examples in the community for philanthropy and have been instrumental in promoting community health. Once again, on behalf of the community, a special thanks to Bruce & Betty," concluded Mr. Oliver. "Your generosity will resonate for years to come and is an inspiration to others." Giving Back to Oakville Bruce and Betty Birmingham are community leaders in their own right. They are outstanding supporters of OTMH and have helped advance healthcare in our community, for over 20 years, donating a total of $4 million to-date to various areas of the hospital. "We have used Diagnostic Imaging Services, the Emergency Room, and the O.R. at OTMH time and again over the past 27 years, and we've always received tremendous care," explained Betty Birmingham. "The doctors at OTMH are outstanding, and the staff is exceptional. Everyone is always compassionate and extremely helpful." OTMH could benefit from this amazing new technology," explained Bruce Birmingham. "We felt it was our duty and responsibility to give something back." "We knew that given this hospital's track record, our gift would be maximized here. You don't have to be a banker to know that in today's economic climate, government funding alone cannot provide for everything - especially when it comes to high tech medical equipment. However, we certainly cannot let that determine the quality of our community's healthcare," concluded Mr. Birmingham. For more information about donating to OTMH, call the Oakville Hospital Foundation at 905-338-4642 or log on to www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com. Dr. Robert Marotta shows Mrs. Betty Birmingham how the new specialized mammography reporting station works. "When we learned about the new advances in Digital Mammography, we wanted to make sure patients at OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · 327 REYNOLDS STREET · OAKVILLE · ON · L6J 3L7 · 905-845-2571