Digital Mammogram – The latest addition to Radiology Department of KMC Hospital Attavar Inaugurated
Mangaluru: KMC Hospital Attavar has added another feather to its cap with the acquisition of an advanced machine for digital mammography. The Radiology Department will now be able to provide high-quality, screening mammogram at an affordable cost.
This mammography project as a part of Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health is supported by Endowment Fund from ‘KMC Mangalore 82-87 MBBS Batch’ and a matching grant from Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Digital mammograms require low levels of radiation and can be reviewed almost immediately, allowing for earlier detection of breast cancer thanks to the clear digital images.
The digital mammogram was inaugurated by Ms. Corrine Rasquinha, the Founder and President of White Doves, who is also a cancer survivor. Dr. Dilip G Naik, Pro-Vice chancellor of MAHE (Mangalore Campus), and Dr. B. Unnikrishnan, Dean of Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, were the guests of honour for the inaugural ceremony. Dr. Pramod Kumar, Associate Dean of Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, and Alumni Representative,Dr Santosh Rai, the Head of Radiology Department at KMC Hospital Attavar, along with Dr John T Ramapuram, Medical Superintendent of KMC Hospital Attavar, and Dr. Anand Venugopal, COO of Teaching Hospitals, were present on the dais with the Chief Guest and the Guests of Honour.
KMC Hospital Attavar hopes that the introduction of the digital mammogram will greatly benefit patients and the public.
Recently, KMC Hospital Attavar achieved the rare feat of being NABH Excellence Level Certified under Nursing Services, which is the highest level of accreditation for a hospital. KMC Hospital Attavar is also accredited by NABH Accreditation Standards for Hospitals, 5th Edition, for providing the highest quality of health services, which is another rare achievement by the institution.
