Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Fall 2019

2 HEALTH BEAT News COMING TOGETHER for a cause S hannon appreciates the support of the community at the following events each year, which focus on education about the detection and prevention of breast cancer. All proceeds go to support local women in their breast cancer journeys through the latest advancements in detection and treat- ment available in our community. 10TH ANNUAL TEE OFF FOR TA-TAS GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, Sept. 23 San Angelo Country Club Four-person scramble; $125 per player Registration and lunch: 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 1 p.m. Tee off for a great cause! Player’s fee includes golf, a special player’s gift, lunch, and complimentary snacks and drinks on the course. Proceeds from this tournament benefit patient programs at the Shannon Oncology Center and the Cancer Empowerment & Resource Center. For more information, please call 325-657-8343 . 12TH ANNUAL SHANNON PINK RIBBON RUN Saturday, Oct. 5 Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital 201 E. Harris Ave. Registration: 7 a.m.; 1-mile walk: 8 a.m.; 5K and 10K: 8:30 a.m. This is the 12th anniversary of the Shannon Pink Ribbon Run! The run is a fun family event. Deck out in pink, sign up a team and compete for the team spirit trophy.The first 800 registrants will receive a Shannon Pink Ribbon Run T-shirt. Survivors participate at no cost. For more information, please call 325-657-5064 or register online at shannonhealth.com . 6TH ANNUAL PINK PARTY! Thursday, Oct. 17 5 to 8 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Join us for a fun night of celebration and education as we create art together. We’ll also celebrate breast cancer survivors and watch a special live art exhibition. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and learn about breast cancer prevention, detection and awareness from Shannon medical experts.This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 325-657-5064 . Shannon Imaging Center has been awarded a three-year term of ac- creditation in mammography after a recent review by the American Col- lege of Radiology (ACR). Mammogra- phy is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diag- nosis of breast diseases in women. The gold standard The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of im- age quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR practice parameters and technical standards after a peer-review evalua- tion by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. These experts assess im- age quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, and quality control procedures and programs. They report the findings to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which then provides a comprehensive report that can be used for continual practice improvement. Available only at Shannon Shannon Imaging Center began providing 3-D mammography in 2017. Shannon is the only provider in the region to offer this technology, which provides more precise imaging so radiologists can more accurately di- agnose abnormalities in breast tissue. 3-D mammography is proven to aid in earlier breast cancer diagnoses and also reduce the number of call-back appointments for additional screening. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 325-481-2339 or visit shannonhealth.com . Shannon Imaging Center earns ACR accreditation for mammography