Breast Care & Women’s Health Center offers Full Continuum of Care

Palos Community Hospital continues its commitment to women’s health with the opening of the Breast Care & Women’s Health Center, offering comprehensive services from early diagnosis to long-term recovery in one convenient location.

The new center, located at 17333 S. LaGrange Road in Tinley Park, features advanced digital mammography for more accurate breast cancer diagnosis and DEXA scan for diagnosing osteoporosis. For patients needing additional imaging, the Women’s Center has ultrasound and breast biopsy capability.

The Breast Care & Women’s Health Center offers a serene, relaxed environment with private dressing rooms and spa-like waiting areas. Soothing music and scenes of nature add to the calm atmosphere.

Palos’ expert clinical team is dedicated to offering patients the best care possible. The breast-health patient navigators keep a patient’s well-being and peace of mind a top priority by explaining treatment options and serving as the liaison between the patients, doctors and family.

To continue to provide patients with the most comprehensive breast care services in the southwest suburbs, the office of Palos Medical Group’s breast surgeons – Dr. Kanesha Bryant and Dr. Jennifer Gambla – have relocated to the new center. To schedule an appointment, call (708) 226-2872.

Mid-life Specialists

The Breast Care & Women’s Health Center focuses on multiple health care issues and mid-life services, including urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, endocrinology and lymphedema therapy. Several physicians will see patients at the center, including:

·         Dr. Rachel Zurek, family practice

·         Dr. Megan DeJong, obstetrician/gynecology

·         Dr. Jennifer Zander, endocrinology

·         Dr. Sandra Culbertson, urogynecology

State-of-the Art Technology

The comprehensive examinations and advanced imaging instruments include:

·         Digital mammography

·         Ultrasound

·         Stereotactic Biopsy

·         MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging

·         PET/CT scans - Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography

·         DEXA scan – Dual Energy X-ray Absortiometry, the industry standard for diagnosing osteoporosis

Palos Community Hospital was recently named as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2013 Women’s Health Excellence Award.  The recognition distinguishes Palos as a top performing hospital in women’s health, which includes care provided to women for common conditions and procedures treated in the hospital. 

For more information about the Breast Care & Women’s Health Center or to schedule an exam, please visit http://bit.ly/womenscenter or call (708) 590-5500.