New Women's Center at Baton Rouge General

Prevention. Detection. Treatment.

We understand that women have unique healthcare needs and we believe you deserve access to a special place created specifically for you. At the same time, we want to provide you with unlimited access to the high quality, compassionate care and advanced technology you're accustomed to finding at Baton Rouge General.

Located on our beautiful Bluebonnet campus, we've created a peaceful, state-of-the-art space focused solely on women. Our on-site partnerships with the most experienced radiologists in the region ensure you are getting sound, accurate interpretations of your tests. And because our new, advanced imaging technology is all digital, we can communicate directly with your physician, sending test results and scans to them electronically in a matter of minutes.

Just this year, our Women's Center was named Louisiana's first accredited Breast Center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. Baton Rouge General earned a perfect score, achieving all 27 standards outlined for the treatment of women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. These standards include proficiency in Center Leadership, Clinical Management, Research, Community Outreach, Professional Education and Quality Improvement.

It's all of the breast health resources you need - from annual screenings and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship - in one convenient and comfortable location.

Committed to Prevention.

• Screening and diagnostic mammography
• Genetic testing and counseling

Focused on Detection.

• High resolution breast ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• Second opinion consultations for imaging tests performed elsewhere
• Stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI guided biopsy

Experts in Treatment.

• Medical and radiation oncology, which includes exclusive access to ARTISTE - the latest technology in radiotherapy
• Progressive treatment options, such as Mammosite, a 5-day breast treatment option
• Unique surgical services, including access to the region's only Rubicor Phantom, a minimally invasive alternative to conventional lumpectomy
• Broad range of clinical trials, including access to trials conducted by the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP)
• Support services, such as nutritional guidance, mental health support and navigation assistance
• Physical therapy services, including Louisiana's only certified Lymphedema and Lebed programs

To learn more about the General's comprehensive Women's Breast Health Program, call (225) 763-4631.

Helpful Terms

Mammography is a high resolution x-ray exam of the breast that can detect cancer long before noticeable symptoms occur. Annual mammograms are recommended for all women age 40 and older and for younger women with a history of breast cancer.

Ultrasound is a painless exam that uses high frequency sound waves to create detailed images of the breast. Ultrasound is most commonly used to evaluate breast abnormalities such as cysts or solid masses found through mammography or other exams. It can also be helpful in evaluating some lumps that can be felt but are difficult to see on a mammogram, especially in the dense breast of young women.

MRI is similar to the ultrasound in that it is safe and non-invasive, but it uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce highly detailed, superior images of the breast.

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