Park Ridge Health Imaging Center earns mammography accreditation

 Press release:

 

 

Park Ridge Health is excited to announce its Imaging Center, located at Blue Ridge Health has earned the American College of Radiology Accreditation for Mammography.  Park Ridge Health Diagnostic Imaging met the criteria required for this three-year accreditation at its Imaging Center, located on the second floor of the Blue Ridge Health building located at 2579 Chimney Rock Road in Hendersonville.

This center brings convenient access to diagnostic imaging for people throughout Hendersonville and the surrounding communities including Edneyville, Dana, Upward and Fruitland.

“The goal is to provide low-cost, high-value diagnostic care to everyone in a location close to where they live,” said Todd Guffey, Park Ridge Health Director of Diagnostic Imaging. “Achieving this accreditation shows we are succeeding in meeting this goal by providing high-quality care to our patients.”

The Park Ridge Health Imaging Center provides mammography and ultrasound by appointment, as well as, walk-in access to X-rays.

The location of the Park Ridge Health Imaging Center provides direct access for people receiving care through Blue Ridge Health Services. It also serves as the imaging provider for Shriner’s Hospital for Children, which provides a bi-monthly clinic for families in its care who live in Western North Carolina.

“The accreditation of mammography at the Imaging Center strengthens Park Ridge Health’s commitment to providing comprehensive breast health care,” said Jim Bunch, Park Ridge Health President and CEO.

Park Ridge Health Diagnostic Imaging has also earned the prestigious American College of Radiology’s designation of “Breast Cancer Center of Excellence,” along with the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers for two years in a row.

To learn more about the Park Ridge Health Imaging Center and Breast Care program, or to make an appointment call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433) to speak with a Park Ridge Health Patient Care Navigator.

About Park Ridge Health: Founded in 1910, Park Ridge Health is a beloved piece of our growing community’s health care network, providing leading-edge and compassionate care in a Christian environment. In 1986, Park Ridge Health became a member of Adventist Health System, a family of 45 exceptional, faith-based hospitals across the country that operate independently to deliver care and services that best meet the needs of their communities. Leading the way in many medical firsts for the region, Park Ridge Health provides personalized care at more than 30 locations, offering a dedicated network of more than 250 physicians and providers, cardiac care & rehabilitation, emergency services, nationally awarded cancer care, state-of-the-art surgical care, full-service orthopedic care, an award-winning boutique labor & delivery experience, a full range of imaging services and the only Pro-Axis Spine Surgery table in Western North Carolina. For more information about Park Ridge Health or to find a physician, please visit parkridgehealth or call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433).

 

 

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