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Medical MaTTers

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Encourages Men To Focus On Their Health In June

During Men’s Health Month

June is National Men’s Health Month. This month is all Historically, finding the exact location of cancer in a prostate
about encouraging the men in your life to take care of their gland has been a challenge. Conventional TRUS prostate
bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent biopsy techniques are referred to as “blind” biopsies since
disease. It is a great time to raise awareness about health issues physicians typically cannot easily view the specific location
that primarily affect males, such as prostate cancer. Palm Beach of any abnormal tissue. Now, using the Artemis 3-D imaging
Gardens Medical Center is proud to offer some of the most and navigation system, our team is able to better identify and
advanced technology for detecting and treating any and all more accurately biopsy suspicious prostate cancer areas.
urologic issues. With seven board-certified urologists on staff, In addition to the prostate, our surgeons can also perform
we are here to serve our community with some of the latest urologic procedures of the bladder, kidneys, adrenal glands
treatment options in urology. or ureters, robotically with the Da Vinci Xi robot. The robot
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the allows patients to have these complex surgeries done by
male population. Detecting it usually entails a biopsy of the our dedicated trained surgeons and staff, giving them the
prostate when the surgeon suspects an issue. Targeted MRI/ highest quality of care and surgical outcomes for any of their
ultrasound fusion biopsies are one of the latest technologies common prostate problem diagnosed in men over 50 is prostate oncologic or reconstructive needs.
available in the detection and management of prostate cancer. enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP). This Our goal is to provide the very best urologic care for
Prostate health is at the forefront of care at Palm Beach Gardens condition occurs because the prostate continues to grow as a our community. Our team of doctors and medical staff is
Medical Center. For men, prostate problems frequently occur man matures, potentially squeezing the urethra and affecting available for you and your loved ones when you need us
in those over the age of 50. Fortunately, most problems are bladder control. At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, we most, providing this urological treatment and technology 24
not cancer. Even if cancer is diagnosed, the relative five-year have a dedicated operating suite for surgical intervention where hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information about our
survival rate for all men is nearly 100 percent. The most prostatic enlargement procedures are performed. urology services, call (561) 622-1411.

Good Samaritan Medical Center Brings

New Technology And Services

To The Newly Redesigned Norma E. & Miles M. Zisson

Comprehensive Breast Center Of The Palm Beaches

Good Samaritan Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach breast health,” said Sheri Montgomery, chief executive quicker so less time for the patient to have their breast under
Health Network, announces a new look and new equipment in officer for Good Samaritan Medical Center. “As we have compression.
the redesigned Norma E. & Miles M. Zisson Comprehensive done for over 100 years, our newly redesigned center will • Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System – This system
Breast Center of the Palm Beaches. The Palm Beach Health continue to provide amazing quality care to the South Florida allows doctors to quickly perform 3-D breast biopsies on
Network invested nearly a quarter of a million dollars into community.” patients and accurately target regions of interest for a breast
the center, bringing a sleek and calm aesthetic look, along Some of the new additions to the center include: biopsy assisting in breast cancer detection.
with some of the newest high-end technology for patients • The Genius 3-D Mammography™ exam with Hologic • Supersonic Mach 40 Ultrasound – The ultrasound
being treated for their breast health. Clarity HD – This technology generates images of the breast system gives the highest resolution images of patients to
“As we continue to change the way we treat breast cancer, that are sharper and even more detailed so a cancer can be enhance diagnostic certainty, regardless of tissue density.
it is important we continue to keep up with the latest and detected earlier, when it is easier to treat. It also cuts down “We feel confident that by offering these new technological
newest technology, so the residents of Palm Beach County can on unnecessary follow-up appointments by up to 40 percent capabilities it will ensure greater patient care and confidence
benefit from getting the very best treatments for their overall compared to 2-D imaging alone. It also produces images for those who come in for their yearly mammograms,” said
Dr. Elena Rehl, breast surgeon on staff at Good Samaritan
Medical Center. “It is so important not to delay care especially
Susan Has Moved To A for your annual mammogram. If you have been putting it off,
we encourage you to make an appointment today.”
The Norma E. & Miles M. Zisson Comprehensive
New Location! Breast Center of the Palm Beaches brings together a
multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists and allied health
professionals, advanced technology and cancer resources
Androcles Hair Salon so patients and their families may receive a comprehensive
diagnosis, treatment and support services. Call (561) 650-
6441 or go to our website at www.goodsamaritanmc.com.
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