Northwest Hospital Breast Care Center Celebrates Women’s Health Week
In April, the University of Massachusetts released a survey, which indicated that only two of every three cancer patients get a yearly mammogram. The American Cancer Society estimates 4,310 women in Maryland will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.

In celebration of National Women's Health Week, the Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest Hospital Center encourages women to get a mammogram by offering extended hours on May 15.

And to make the mammography experience less painful, Northwest Hospital offers every patient a MammoPad breast cushion free of charge. The single-use, adhesive-backed foam cushion attaches to the compression plates of the mammography device and does not interfere with the image quality of the mammogram.

The Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest Hospital will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 15. Giveaways will be provided to all women who have a mammogram that day. To schedule a mammogram, patients can call 410-521-5913.