We offer quality health services like digital mammography, breast ultrasound, digital bone density (osteoporosis) screening, and breast biopsies in a relaxing and private setting.
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a certified Pink Ribbon Facility, which underscores our commitment to raising the standard of care for every patient. As a pink ribbon facility, we take pride in providing every woman with a softer, warmer mammogram by using MammoPad, a soft foam pad that serves as a cushion between you and the most sophisticated digital mammography equipment.
We offer easy, convenient access to diagnostic testing with state-of-the-art equipment (including the latest 3D mammography), board-certified radiologists, and highly trained staff. Quick registration and convenient hours, that include walk in options as well as online scheduling, are designed to make getting the right testing done as easy as possible for you in your busy world.
Bone Density
Monday, 8 am - 3 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 8 am - 3pm
Digital Mammography and 3D (Tomo) Mammography
Monday, 8 am - 3 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 8 am - 3pm
Walk in hours for screening mammography - Friday, 8 am - 2 pm
You can now conveniently schedule your annual screening mammogram online 24/7 for an appointment time that works for you. Schedule yours today!
Ultrasound
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
For questions about these services, please call 207-487-4036.
Please note, if you need lymphedema care or have questions related to lymphedema therapy, please contact our Rehabilitation department at 207-487-9293.
Digital Bone Density Screenings
We offer digital bone density screenings to measure bone mass for early detection of osteoporosis. We can provide you and your physician with the information needed to determine if treatment is needed to protect your bones.
Please wear clothing without zippers to your screening, and avoid barium products and any nuclear medicine exams for one week prior to your screening. Please do not take any calcium tablets (including Tums) for 12 hours before your exam.
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Digital Mammography
Our mammography service is approved for quality by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our staff of professional imaging specialists strives to ensure your mammogram is as comfortable as possible.
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Breast Biopsy
Breast biopsies are generally recommended after an abnormal mammogram and/or breast ultrasound. The type of biopsy recommended is dependent on the appearance and location of the abnormality. Our Women’s Health staff will assist patients and family members with questions throughout the biopsy process.
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Sterotactic Breast Biopsy
Stereotactic breast biopsy is a non-surgical procedure for women with abnormalities discovered during routine mammograms. This procedure provides women with a faster, less invasive way to remove a portion of breast tissue for testing. Stereotactic breast biopsy is performed as an outpatient procedure. We partner with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to provide this service. Recovery time and discomfort is minimal resulting in no significant changes to the breast.
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Localization for Biopsy
Localization for surgical biopsy is performed by a radiologist as a method for determining the exact area to be removed by a surgeon during biopsy. A radiologist places a needle in the breast to mark the exact site for biopsy in the mammography room, and the surgeon then performs the biopsy in the OR using the needle as a guide.
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Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
An ultrasound guided breast biopsy in a non-surgical procedure to obtain a portion of breast tissue for testing. The ultrasound technologist assists the radiologist by using the ultrasound equipment to help guide him to the abnormal area. Recovery time and discomfort are minimal, resulting in no significant changes to the breast.
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