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SCH's mammography unit receives ACR accreditation

Updated: February 18, 2010

Sheridan Community Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

The ACR is a national organization that awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation.  The evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.  They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment.  

The ACR accreditation programs provide a high level of confidence for patients, referring physicians and managed care organizations that only the highest quality care is being provided by accredited facilities like Sheridan Community Hospital.  The ACR certificates of accreditation give assurance that staff and equipment have passed the ACR's rigorous evaluation.

According to Paula Carrick, department manager, "This ACR accreditation is very important for Sheridan Community Hospital.  It has meant a lot of work for our staff professionals, but well worth it as it enhances the quality of patient care."  She added, "our patients also love the department's mammogram machine as it provides greater patient comfort and improved imaging as it conforms to the natural contour of the breast for more uniform compression."

Mammograms are performed Monday through Friday at SCH.  Patients can expect to have their appointments within one week, generally, and can be made by calling SCH's Diagnostic Imaging department at 989-291-3261, ext. 211. Physician referrals are not necessary.  

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