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A Bold Next Step for Care THE NAPBC RECOGNIZES breast centers that are dedicated to improving patient outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. From supporting women who are receiving their first mammograms to providing compassionate chemotherapy treatments for patients battling breast cancer, Claxton-Hepburn's Breast Health Center offers quality services for everyone. "Obtaining this certification demonstrates the excellent level of patient care Claxton-Hepburn provides to each breast care patient," says Kay Zimmer, LMSW/CBPN-C, patient navigator and oncology social worker at Claxton-Hepburn. "The accreditation signifies that we are following best practices when serving our patients." To receive accreditation, breast centers must meet a set of national standards, including interdisciplinary patient management and level of responsibility and accountability. Once compliant with the NAPBC standards, the healthcare organization submits an official application. After the application is reviewed and deemed eligible, the breast center is actively surveyed to ensure it meets accreditation requirements. "Our team is dedicated to achieving the NAPBC standards," says Kiri Brandy, MD, breast surgeon on staff at Claxton-Hepburn. "When patients visit our Breast Health Center, we want them to know they are receiving top-of-the-line care. Exceeding these standards and receiving the accreditation is another way to show our commitment." The Breast Health Center is an interdisciplinary facility that works in tandem with other departments such as the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, which is recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Center of Excellence. To find a physician or to schedule your next breast health exam, visit www.claxtonhepburn.org or call 1-888-908-CHMC (2462). The Breast Health Center at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is undergoing accreditation from the American College of Surgeons' National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). (L to R): Kiri Brandy, MD; Kay Zimmer, LMSW-CBPN-C; and Debbie King, CRA, RT (R)(M), Radiology Department manager Did You Know? • If breast cancer is diagnosed and treated before it affects other areas of the body, the 10-year survival rate is 95 percent. • Women aren't the only ones affected by breast cancer. Fewer than one in 100 breast cancer cases occurs in men. • According to the American Cancer Society, 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases in the United States are linked to inherited mutations. Service You Can Count On To meet every patient's needs, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center's Breast Health Center provides a range of comprehensive services, including: • imaging services, such as digital mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, screening mammograms, and ultrasounds • medical oncology treatments, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, and new anti-cancer drugs • radiation oncology treatments using intensity-modulated radiation therapy SmartBeam technology Gifts in Tribute In Honor Of ABHH Alumnae Association Dr. Ravinder N. Agarwal Dr. Lucille L. Alston Dr. Bansi Bazaz Dr. Denys Beauvais Patricia E. Bell Dr. Bernard Boyer Jack Brandy Dr. Christopher F. Brandy Joan Caruso, RPA-C Leon Cazin Dr. Mark Chalom Diane A. Dailey William & Jennifer Dailey Evelyn Derouchie Dr. Ali M. Gharagozloo Robert R. Haggett Dr. Ben Handelsman Dr. Juan-Diego Harris Dr. Gordon L. Heiss Dr. Robert E. Hentschel Dr. Manasvi Jaitly Steve Krauz Dr. Federico Loinaz Wanda J. McGaw Ray Megerle Robert Mills William D. Nelson Dr. Andrew Ogden Carol A. Palmer Rev. Thomas T. Patterson Celebrating over 125 years of building trust. continued from page 6 Betty Peacock Patrick Pearson Jeanne T. Raven Dr. David Schaefer Waltraud Schmid Dr. Kelly Scott Dr. Michael S. Seidman Ades Sekhon Sohela K. Sekhon Dr. Alka Srivastava Dallas Sutton Donald Thompson Dr. Lars Thompson Dr. Prasad Yitta Make arrangements now to attend one of the many events the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Auxiliary has planned for this summer. 2012 Fundraisers and Special Events May 4 Carbino's Jewelry Sale, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. May 18 Patriotic Craft Sale, Lobby, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. May 24 Blood Drive, Auditorium June 13 & 14 Books Are Fun, Auditorium, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 7 a.m.–2 p.m. June 27 Uniform Sale, Uniform Professionals, Auditorium, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. June 29 Summer Craft Sale, Lobby, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. July 30 Partylite Sale, Conference Room A/B, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Aug. 7 Blood Drive, Auditorium LIVING WELL 7

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