Self-Exam How-To Guide
Regular breast self-exams are one way to help you get used to how your breasts normally look and feel.
Our Facilities
’Ohana Mammography Center
‘Ohana, a word found in both Japanese and Hawaiian cultures, was chosen as the name for our Mammography Center to honor the women of our community and represents the “extended family” of Memorial’s breast health services. To fully serve the needs of women, a comprehensive and coordinated approach to breast health is vital. It is equally important for women to feel supported and comforted in a warm and caring environment.
At ‘Ohana, our goal is to improve each woman’s health experience by providing an elegant, yet state–of-the-art, center to service her breast health needs in a spirit of cooperation, coordination and caring.
Early detection remains a woman’s best defense in the battle against breast cancer. Like all cancers, breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the body change and grow out of control.nbsp; When problematic breast tissue cells are diagnosed early, the prognosis for cure is extremely high.
Although mammography services are the foundation of ‘Ohana, additional diagnostic and support services are offered in the same beautiful facility. ‘Ohana offers a communication linkage for women to access doctors, diagnosticians, counselors, and other health professionals.
‘Ohana offers walk-in clinic hours for screening mammograms on Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. No appointment in necessary—just bring the name of your primary care physician with you. Patients will be seen in the order of arrival. Spanish interpreters are available. |
Our Services
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Nurse Navigators
Our nurse navigators are registered nurses who are certified breast health examiners knowledgeable in breast diseases. They help the patient understand her diagnosis and treatment options so she can work with her health care provider to determine the best course of treatment for her. Our navigators are an invaluable educational and emotional supporter for the patient and her family.
Guidelines for Early Detection
Studies show that a woman’s best defense against breast cancer is a monthly breast self-exam. Pick a day each month, maybe the day of your birthday, and take the time to perform your breast self-exam. For more information on breast self-exam, click here.
To ensure the best protection against breast cancer,
- Perform regular breast self-exams (beginning at age 20) so you know the normal feel of your breasts and know how to recognize changes.
- See a healthcare provider regularly (yearly after age 40) for a clinical breast exam.
- Between age 35-40, have a baseline screening mammogram, and schedule one every year thereafter.
Contact Information
If you have questions, would like additional information or want to schedule your appointment, please call (509) 574-3860.
