Women’s Health
At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing preventative, diagnostic and clinical services that support the health and wellness of women of all ages.
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Breast Cancer: What Can You do to Reduce Your Risk?
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among American women apart from skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Dr. Randy Balmforth, Radiologist at Heartland Regional Medical Center...
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Breast Health
Can Breast Cancer Risk be Controlled? Scientists and doctors don't know exactly what causes breast cancer, but they do know certain factors are linked to it. Some of these risk factors can be controlled and others cannot. So, while all women are considered at risk for...
Mammography
More than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are discovered in the U.S. each year. At , we know the value of early detection and mammography is a tool we use to identify potential issues. An x-ray of the breast, mammography is used to look for...