The Women's Center at Cartersville Medical Center Earns ACR Gold Seal Accreditation

(Media Release) The Women's Center at Cartersville Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.

 

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.

 

"The Women's Center at Cartersville Medical Center is unique; our registered mammography technologists have over 30 years of experience and are even available upon request," said Melanie Morris, manager of The Women's Center. "In addition to the most advanced technology and personal service, we place a high priority on comfort, privacy and convenience for our patients.  I am extremely proud of our staff and Center for being awarded the ACR Gold Seal of Accreditation."

 

For more information about mammography or to schedule an appointment, call 1.855.828.5136.