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Women’s Health Services
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What is a Mammogram and Why Should I Have One?
A mammogram is simply an x-ray of the breast. It can detect a lump up to 2 years before it can be felt. Mammography uses a very low level of radiation and is completely safe when done at an accredited center.
About our Services in VISN 2
All Benefits are available either by in-house staff or accredited contracted services:
- ACR Accredited Mammography Services
- Breast Self-Examination
- Breast Ultrasound
- Breast Surgery (biopsy, Mastectomies, Resonstruction)
- Full Range of Cancer Treatment (Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy)
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Contact your Local Representative For More Information on Mammography
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Albany VAMC
Linda Carpenello-Dillenbeck, R.T.®,(m)
(518) 626-6350
Hours: Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Monday- Thursday
Location: Room #D239-Second Floor. |
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Bath VAMC
Katie Roote, BSN, RN
(607) 664-4537
Mammograms are scheduled at local mammography accredited sites through your VA Primary Care Provider |
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Buffalo/Batavia VAMCs
Carolyn Clay, RT, R, M, QM
Sandra Jeziorski, RT, R, M
(716) 862-7820/7821
Location: Buffalo VAMC 2nd Floor, A Wing
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Canandaigua VAMC
Mary Anne Vitticore, MSN, RN
(585) 393-7621
Canandaigua: Mammograms are scheduled at the FF Thompson Hospital and other accredited sites
Rochester:Mammograms are scheduled at Highland Imaging. |
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Syracuse VAMC
Mary LaRussa, FNP-BC
Women Veterans Program Manager
(315) 425-4400 ext 53866
Mammograms are scheduled through VA for services at Crouse Radiology and other sites.
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