UnityPoint offers breast health services

GRINNELL — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center hospital and clinics is highlighting its commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate breast health care.

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From routine mammograms to advanced imaging and treatment options when more extensive care is needed, GRMC offers a full spectrum of services close to home.

Early detection

People should talk with their primary care providers about mammograms. During appointments, they will discuss recommendations about when to receive mammograms based on individual patient and family history.

“Early detection is everything,” says Kathy McNulty, a GRMC mammographer.

“If you’re feeling uncomfortable or nervous, whether it’s your first or fifth time receiving a mammogram, let the mammography technologist know. Your technologist will walk you through start to finish and make sure you feel comfortable at all stages of the exam.”

Breast surgery expertise

UnityPoint Health-Grinnell has a surgeon that provides breast surgeries including lumpectomies, biopsies and mastectomies.

“We partner with each patient and their care team to develop a personalized plan that fits their needs and preferences,” says Anna Mensing, breast and general surgeon at UnityPoint Health-Grinnell General Surgery and Weight Loss Surgery Clinic.

“If further evaluation or a surgical solution is needed, we offer minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to ensure a smoother recovery.”

Patient support

In some cases, treatments like chemotherapy, infusion and radiation are needed. UnityPoint Health-Grinnell partners with Mission Cancer + Blood to provide oncology appointments in Grinnell.

Chemotherapy and infusion are available at GRMC.

“We understand that a breast cancer diagnosis and the following treatments can be overwhelming. I’m proud to support our patients during this challenging time,” says Registered Nurse Alicia Rohach.

“Having a local option to receive oncology services is also nice because it means their local support system is here for them without having to drive far.”

Talk with a primary care provider to start the conversation or call 515-241-6111 to schedule a mammogram in Grinnell.