Breast Center

Our Story

The physician founders of Pinnacle Hospital share a unique vision of providing the highest quality of healthcare. Pinnacle Hospital’s Breast Center has made that vision a reality.

Because our staff is friendly and focuses on the comfort and convenience of the patient, walk-in patients are always welcome. We offer a comfortable environment in a separate wing of the facility and have highly-trained staff to accommodate each and every patient.

Pinnacle Hospital’s Breast Center provides a state-of-the-art Mammography machine that offers low doses of radiation. Because this technology is so advanced, it also offers 2D and 3D mammograms with the lowest cost in Northwest Indiana with same-day results.

Early Detection Means Early Prevention

SAME DAY RESULTS
LOWEST DOSE OF RADIATION IN INDIANA
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS
COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT
3D IMAGING

COMPETITIVE PRICING
BONE DENSITY SCREENING
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS
SAME-DAY RESULTS AVAILABLE
FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE STAFF

Annual mammograms save lives. Mammograms not only detect cancer early, but they show changes in the breast and also prevent the need for extensive treatment. Pinnacle Hospital’s Breast Center provides a state-of-the-art Mammography machine that offers low doses of radiation. Because this technology is so advanced, it also offers 2D and 3D mammograms with the lowest cost in Northwest Indiana with same-day results.

Should You Be Screened?

If any of these apply to you, ask your physician about being screened for breast cancer.

Are you over 40 years old?
Do you have a family history of breast cancer?
Do you have swelling of all or part of a breast?
Do you have skin irritation or dimpling?
Do you have breast or nipple pain?
Do you have nipple retraction?
Do you have redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin?
Are you experiencing any nipple discharge?

Know Your Risk

There have been more than 40,000 deaths per year in recent years
About 1 in every 8 women will develop breast cancer
Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, making treatments more effective
Women from 40 years of age to 55 should be screened every year
Women above 55 can do every other year if recommended by the physician
Women who are seen yearly for a mammogram have often needed less aggressive treatments if cancer is found