Summer Fall 2017

28 » A magazine for and about Oregon Community Hospitals. HOSPITAL SPOTLIGHTS, CONT. style,” said Kyle Buse, Athletics Director of Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion, and Polk Counties. “The support of Salem Health ensures that we can offer this important program at all Clubs in Salem, Keizer and Woodburn.” For over 46 years, Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion, and Polk Counties has provided youth with support to reach their full potential. Through a comprehensive range of services, it sets up children and teens for success by preparing them with the essential life, academic and career-related skills to succeed. Wallowa Memorial Hospital  NEW 3D MAMMOGRAPHY INSTALLED AT WALLOWA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A breakthrough in breast imaging technology has arrived at Wallowa Memorial Hospital with a new Genius 3D Mammog- raphy system that improves accuracy of mammograms by reducing false positives by up to 40% and allowing for more clearly defined cancerous areas, so physicians can target treat- ment options more successfully, according to Wallowa Memo- rial Hospital imaging director Josie Conrad. The 3D system was officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration May 30, giving the final green light to start seeing patients. Conrad, who has been receiving intensive education and train- ing on the new system along with other technicians, called the Genius 3D Mammography system “the latest and great- est” when it comes to early and accurate detection of breast cancer. “As women, we all know how important early detection is to increase our survival rates and reduce the scope of treat- ments required, should there be cancer found,” said Conrad. “Now, with 3D technology, women can get that peace of mind from knowing they had the most accurate and comprehen- sive test available.” In 2013, the most recent year that figures are available, 230,815 women and 2,109 men were diagnosed with breast cancer. In any given year, about 41,000 women and 440 men will die from breast cancer. There are currently about 2.8 million sur- vivors of breast cancer in the United States, and many credit their ability to overcome the disease with early detection, so it can be caught at Stage 1 or Stage 2, when it is highly treat- able and survivor rates are high. “It’s easy to procrastinate getting those recommended screen- ings,” said Conrad, “especially because most of us are busy and don’t want to think about it. However, there is so much to be gained by monitoring our health so we can address any issues before they become catastrophic.” “One of the key goals of the community partnership grants is to improve the quality of life for those most at risk in our com- munity,” said Sharon Heuer, Director of Community Benefit at SalemHealth. “We know that Triple Play will help kids in need learn how to take better care of themselves, and we’re excited to partner with Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties to help make the program a reality in our community.” continued 