Research shows that 1 in every 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. Breast cancer has the highest incident rate of all types of cancer in Louisiana with the second highest death rate. Knowing the critical importance of early detection, NRMC took action by opening a brand new Breast Health Center with the latest in 3D digital mammography. This technology is superior in that it (1) is more comfortable for women, (2) produces much fewer false positives, and (3) results in less exposure to radiation for the patient. This service had not been available in Natchitoches forcing women to drive an hour or more one way north or south to access the technology. The design of the new NRMC Breast Center focuses on comfort and convenience for the women of Natchitoches and neighboring parishes.
The NRMC Foundation successfully conducted a philanthropic campaign to raise funds to bring 3-D Digital Mammography to Natchitoches. Through multiple community-oriented events (Steel Magnolia Run and Tappedtober), donations from individual community members and civic organizations, and our own associates conducting numerous internal fundraising activities, two 3-D mammography units are now serving the women of our community in the NRMC Breast Center. This is truly a community initiative. Your financial support is greatly appreciated and is saving lives through early detection of breast cancer.