DHR Health Brownsville emphasizes importance of regular breast cancer screenings

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health Brownsville has unveiled its newest mammogram unit.

Aida Coronado-Garcia, DHR Health Brownsville executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the new unit - a Siemens Mammomat Revelation - represents the latest in breast imaging technology, allowing for enhanced screening and diagnostic services.

“Early detection through regular mammograms are the most important tools in the fight against breast cancer, and with the advanced technology now available, we can offer our patients even greater peace of mind,” Coronado-Garcia said.

According to DHR, the new mammography software, Volpara, provides an advanced Al software platform that enables a high-quality, optimized and personalized cancer screening experience. The health system says Volpara collects and analyzes information to better understand a patient's personalized breast cancer risk and provides in-depth patient education and technologist analytics for performance improvement.

“At DHR Health Brownsville, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients, and this new mammogram unit is a testament to that commitment,” said Marissa Castañeda, DHR Health senior executive vice president.

Soon after the new mammogram unit was unveiled, DHR Health Brownsville held a press conference to emphasize the importance of regular breast cancer screenings.

Among those to speak at the press conference was Dr. Karen Brooks, an experienced general and breast surgeon who has been serving the Cameron County community for well over 20 years. Brooks encouraged attendees to prioritize their health and take advantage of the life-saving screenings services available at DHR Health Brownsville. She pointed out that early detection dramatically increases survival rates.

Other speakers at the press conference included Coronado-Garcia, Castañeda, and Esmy Villarreal, president of Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Villarreal said she wished she had had a mammogram earlier.

Editor’s Note: Here is an audio recording of the DHR Health Brownsville press conference, featuring the remarks of Dr. Brooks, Castañeda, and Villarreal. They are introduced by Coronado-Garcia.
To schedule a mammogram at DHR Health Brownsville or at any DHR Health imaging location, call the hospital system’s radiology centralized scheduling phone number at [phone]. A doctor’s referral is needed for mammogram services.
To schedule a mammogram at DHR Health Brownsville or at any DHR Health imaging location, call the hospital system’s radiology centralized scheduling phone number at [phone]. A doctor’s referral is needed for mammogram services.

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