DHR Health Brownsville recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of the Siemens Mammomat Revelation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health Brownsville has unveiled its newest mammogram machine.
Aida Coronado Garcia, DHR Health Brownsville Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said the new unit, Siemens Mammat Revelation, represents the latest in breast imaging technology and provides screening and diagnostic services. He stated that it is possible to strengthen the
“Early detection through regular mammography is the most important tool in the fight against breast cancer, and with the advanced technology now available, we can provide even greater peace of mind for patients,” said Dr. Coronado-Garcia. Ta.
According to DHR, the new mammography software Volpara provides an advanced Al software platform that enables a high-quality, optimized and personalized cancer screening experience. According to the health system, Volpara collects and analyzes information to better understand a patient’s personalized breast cancer risk and provides in-depth patient education and technician analysis to improve performance.
“At DHR Health Brownsville, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients, and this new mammography unit is a testament to that commitment,” said Marissa Castañeda, DHR Health Senior Executive Vice President.
Maribel Tharp, associate director of radiology at DHR Health, stands in front of the new Siemens Mammomat Revelation unit at DHR Health Brownsville.
Shortly after the new mammogram machine was announced, DHR Health Brownsville held a press conference to emphasize the importance of regular breast cancer screenings.
Among those who spoke at the press conference was Dr. Karen Brooks, an experienced general surgeon and breast surgeon who has served the Cameron County community for more than 20 years. Brooks encouraged attendees to prioritize their health and take advantage of the life-saving testing services available at DHR Health Brownsville. She noted that early detection dramatically increases survival rates.
Esmee Villarreal, president and CEO of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, spoke to reporters at a DHR Health Brownsville event. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)
Other speakers at the press conference included Coronado-Garcia, Castañeda and Brownsville Chamber of Commerce President Esmee Villarreal. Villarreal said she wished she had gotten a mammogram sooner.
Editor’s Note: Below is an audio recording of the DHR Health Brownsville press conference featuring remarks from Dr. Brooks, Mr. Castañeda, and Mr. Villarreal. They were introduced by Coronado Garcia.
To schedule a mammogram at DHR Health Brownsville or a DHR Health imaging facility, call the hospital system’s central radiology appointment line at (956) 362-7503. A doctor’s referral is required for mammography screening.
