Womens Health
For almost 40 years, TriStar Greenview has provided high-quality medical care that specifically targets women and the health issues they face. Surgical services include a full range of gynecological surgery and services and 24-hour anesthesia coverage. The Outpatient Imaging Center provides a variety of services that include mammography, ultrasound, bone density and much more.
Gynecology and Surgery Services
Gynecology and surgery services at TriStar Greenview combine the talents of hospital-based and community specialists to bring complete care to our patients. If your physician recommends surgery for a gynecological condition, TriStar Greenview offers the latest in outpatient surgical procedures, using minimally invasive techniques.
Our gynecological surgical team applies today’s most advanced laparoscopic surgery procedures to minimize invasive surgeries and speed up recovery time. Many of these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. You may be able to leave the same or the following day to recover at home.
Imaging Services
Our Outpatient Imaging Center features a modern mammography suite, an ultrasound suite, a stereotactic breast procedure suite and a bone densitometry suite. The Center’s team includes an on-site interventional radiologist, skilled technologists and a friendly staff to accommodate patients’ imaging needs and schedules.
Digital Mammography
Early detection is a women's best defense in the fight against breast cancer. The earlier the cancer is detected, the more options there are for treatment. The mammography suite at the Outpatient Imaging Center features the latest state-of-the-art digital mammography equipment with the lowest dose of radiation available. A mammogram, which is an x-ray of the breast, is used to look for breast disease in women.
Breast MRI
New guidelines published by the American Cancer Society recommend that certain women with an especially high risk of developing breast cancer to get MRI scans along with their yearly mammogram. The two tests improve the chance of finding breast cancer early in these women. According to these guidelines, most high-risk women should begin getting an MRI and mammogram at age 30.
Ultrasound
The ultrasound suite can take care of ultrasound needs including breast health, pelvic health or obstetrics. The ultrasound, which uses sound waves to produce images, is often used during breast biopsy procedures as well. Our Outpatient Imaging Center also offers 4D Ultrasound.
Bone Densitometry
A bone densitometry suite is also available to provide osteoporosis screenings. Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break. It affects 10 million Americans – mostly women. Post-menopausal women are encouraged to undergo bone density tests every two to three years.
Breast Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that some 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. While that is a troublesome statistic, there are some things you can do to protect yourself.
Know the Risks
While no one can be certain what really causes breast cancer, here are some factors you should keep in mind.
- Age—women over age 40 have the highest risk.
- Sex—mostly women get breast cancer, but men can as well.
- Medical history—having had breast cancer before or receiving radiation treatment for other conditions can increase your chances.
- Family history—you’re at higher risk if family members have had breast or ovarian cancer.
- Childbearing—never having children, or having them late in life, increases your chances.
- Alcohol—consuming more than one drink a day makes you at higher risk.
Stay Healthy
There are no foolproof ways to keep cancer at bay, but here are guidelines for staying healthy overall.
- Be active—try to exercise most days of the week, for at least 30 minutes each day.
- Eat well—load your plate with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Watch your weight—extra pounds can lead to many diseases, so maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.
- Limit alcohol—if you choose to drink, do it only in moderation.
Be Screened
While being screened for cancer can be stressful, it is an important step. Remember that early detection leads to early diagnosis and more effective treatment.
- Self-exams—start doing these in your 20s. This practice will get you familiar with your body and help you notice any troublesome changes.
- Annual checkups—your doctor will do clinical exams of your breasts at your regular office visits.
- Mammograms—most doctors recommend yearly mammograms once you turn 40, or earlier if you have other risk factors.
If you notice any changes in your breasts—such as pain, irritation, or lumps—tell your doctor right away. And be sure to discuss the mammography schedule that’s right for you. Your health may depend on it!
To learn more about mammograms and how they can benefit you, contact TriStar Greenview. Visit us online or call MedLine at 1-800-242-5662. Serving Bowling Green and Southern Kentucky, we’re here to answer all your questions.
