The development of a community breast center.
Maximum capacity for mammography has been reached at Kaweah Delta Health Care District Imaging Center. Increased need and support in the community for access to care was a driving force in development of a Breast Center. What follows is a case study of implementing a Breast Center in a semi-rural community in Central California, which involves a collaborative effort between Cancer Program and Imaging Services.
Ward
S J
SJ
Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Visalia, CA, USA.
Edge
R M
RM
Peterson
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002140:California; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*