According to a recent article by the American Association for Cancer Research, 16 percent of women will get called back for further testing after their first mammogram, and 10 percent will be called after subsequent mammograms. While the call-back percentage is high, only about 0.5 percent of those women will have cancer.
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A bone scan is the only way to diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone happens. A bone density test, or DEXA scan, may be done on your hip or spine to estimate your bone density and determine if treatment is necessary.
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According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime.
Cathryn works the scan desk, but goes above and beyond by scheduling, logging and assisting schedulers as well. She is very flexible when the departments need coverage and has amazing customer service. Cathryn works well with our internal departments, both technical and support! She has definitely become a “go to” staff member for several within our company.
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For runners, the repetitive motion and impact of shifting your body weight from one foot to the other can cause wear and tear over time. Whether you’re just starting out or completing your second marathon, you may experience heel, foot, knee and lower back pain at some point.
Injuries and strains can interrupt your training schedule and may even discourage you from exercising, but did you know that choosing between a treadmill and running outside could help to prevent injuries?
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While self-diagnosing has always been a method for some people, the increasing ease of finding medical information on the internet has left a vast majority relying on “Dr. Google” as their go-to source. But is it the right path to take?
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Meet our Employee of the Quarter four our Technical Division:
Hannah’s positive attitude and willingness to do whatever is asked of her is amazing. In one year of employment at SWDIC, she has not only learned but excelled in everything we have asked her to do. Hannah’s beautiful smile and can do attitude is contagious. I have been approached by Technical Supervisors and staff members letting me know what a great employee Hannah is and how much they appreciate her help throughout the center. SWDIC is very lucky to have such a dedicated, self-motivated and true example of a team player. Continue reading “Employee of the Quarter (Technical Division)”
