Hannibal Regional Hospital designated as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy) and breast MRI (including MRI guided biopsy).

Hannibal Regional Hospital provides a comprehensive diagnostic women’s imaging department that is designed to offer rapid response to the needs of the patients. Arrangements are made to meet each patient’s medical needs in a timely and effective manner.

Hannibal Regional uses a variety of state-of-the-art imaging technology and is the only facility in northeast Missouri to offer MRI-guided breast biopsies. Under the care of a breast health navigator, this dedicated, individualized service makes it possible for the patient’s diagnostic workup to begin as soon as possible.

For more information, contact the radiology department at Hannibal Regional Hospital by calling 573-248-1300.