LARNED — Shelly Stanton, director of imaging, announces Pawnee Valley Campus has been awarded a three-year accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose-X-ray system to examine breasts. This accreditation comes after many months of testing and evaluation and is the ACR gold seal of accreditation and represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety.

This accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. 

“Having 3D Mammography allows Pawnee Valley to provide both diagnostic and screening mammograms with the most advanced technology,” Stanton said. “We are so excited to be able to offer this to our community.” 

“This accreditation achievement is a great example of the hospital’s commitment to our mission of providing exceptional health care,” said Melanie Urban, Administrator. “We are so proud of Shelly and her imaging team for their dedication and service excellence.”