LEWISTON – The Central Maine Medical Family has implemented digital mammography at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital.

Digital mammography technology enables radiologists to manipulate images on high-resolution computer monitors and create more diagnostically revealing images of breast tissue than possible with conventional mammography. Each digital mammography unit is equipped with a computer-aided detection system that highlights possible abnormalities detected during the digital breast imaging process.

Cynthia Harradon, Central Maine Healthcare’s medical imaging director, said the quality of mammographic images is more consistent and promotes a better standardized system of interpretation.

For the patient, digital mammography means as much as one-third less radiation compared to conventional mammography, shorter patient visits and a reduction in wait times for appointments because individual exams are done more quickly, Harradon said.

For more information, contact the Sam and Jennie Bennett Breast Care Center at CMMC at 795-2100, the Bridgton Hospital Rosina Carlise mammography suite at 647-6095, and the Rumford Hospital mammography suite at 369-1131.