What is a Mobile Mammogram?

A mobile mammogram is simply a digital screening mammogram that is performed inside the PIC mobile mammography coach. The coach is 34 feet long, self-contained, and heated, with a waiting and changing area for patients.  Mammography is performed using the Hologic Selenia Full-Field Digital Mammography machine, with a complete exam taking about 15 minutes.

Prior to a mobile mammogram, patients schedule their exam by calling 261-3151. All scheduling is handled by friendly PIC staff who carefully screen the patient to make sure mammography is appropriate.  A quick registration is done as well, which generates a unique number that attaches patient demographic information to the digital images stored in the Coach.

 

DeeDee Jonrowe speaks with John Tracy of Channel 2 inside the coach at the open house on May 4, 2006.