We are excited to have our new website up and running. It is our hope that it will be more informative and user friendly for everyone. Our new website includes the services we provide with explainations of exams as well as exam preparations, our doctors bio's, locations and directions to our facilities. New features on the website include the ability for patients to request an exam day and time as well as request copies of their studies. Users can also find past issues of Images and Images On-Line, our pamphlets and brochures as well as other health care organization's information, services and links to their websites. In addition to the new website DRA has joined facebook and twitter. Why is a radiology practice getting involved in social media you ask? Social media is spreading across countries, generations, and around the world and DRA wants to be part of it all. We want to help spread useful information about radiology and healthcare in general. It is also a really effective way to spread the word about upcoming events in the area. So, click on the links below to "like" us and "follow" us and don't forget to check out our new website at www.draxray.com |
If you have been to the Middlebury office lately you might have heard some banging or witnessed some construction disaray. We apologize if it has caused anyone an inconvenience. We have a suprise coming soon and we can't wait to tell everyone about it. Check back with us in May and find out what is under the sheet! |
MAMMOGRAPHY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
In his monthly column, Eric Hyson, MD, answers the most frequently asked questions concerning mammography, ultrasound and breast health. Dr. Hyson is a partner at DRA and the Chief of Mammograpy at Waterbury Hospital.
On my mammogram reports to my doctor, I see a Category number given at the end of the report. What is that about? Mammography is not a test that results in only a positive or negative result. There is a spectrum to the level of suspicion regarding findings on mammography and the radiologist uses experience and judgement in deciding how suspicious a particular mammogram is. The Category number (1 through 5) at the end of the mammogram report summarizes the level of suspicion, and as a result indicates to the referring physician the recommended management. Category 1 is negative. Category 2 describes a benign finding. Category 3 notes a probably benign finding for which shorter interval recheck imaging is recommended. Category 4 and 5 are both suspicious enough that biopsy is recommended; 4 usually turns out to be benign, while 5 is usually malignant. |
April 15th Waterbury Hospital's 20th Annual
TGIF, Villa Rosa, Waterbury
April 19th Waterbury Regional Chamber's
Business Expo, CoCo Key, Waterbury
May 15th Easter Seals' Family Fun Walk, Quassy Park, Middlebury
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