VAIL, Colo. –February 25, 2011—Doris Kirchner, President and CEO of Vail Valley Medical Center announced today the installation of a new Stereotactic Biopsy Table, built to assist with patient’s positioning and comfort during the breast biopsy procedure. The table will be in use at VVMC’s Sonnenalp Breast Center at the Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards beginning in mid-February.
The table provides an ergonomically designed system that brings improved comfort, lighting, and higher quality optics for doctors who are treating patients undergoing breast biopsies. Better position and improved visualization results in reduced testing time, improved outcomes and a more positive patient experience. The new installment continues to distinguish VVMC as a leader in cancer care and diagnosing breast cancer in the Colorado region.
“We are the first hospital in Colorado to implement this improved technology,” said Peggy Carey, Vice President of Shaw Regional Cancer Center. “The table will aid the accuracy of biopsy by allowing better patient positioning, the ultimate goal of the equipment. Technology, programs, services and patient outcomes distinguish VVMC’s Sonnenalp Breast Center from other breast programs in the state. Without the support and philanthropy of our community and the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group, it’s unlikely we would have this kind of technology; it is top of the line and we are very fortunate to have support from the community to advance services for the citizens of this region.”
“The new table provides an improved digital screen,” said Colleen Berga, Breast Imaging Coordinator of Sonnenalp Breast Center. “Improved resolution allows physicians to see subtle calcifications.”
“The new equipment will help patients be more comfortable and relaxed, which in turn helps us get a good biopsy sample,” Berga added. “The easier it is for a patient to be still, the less time it takes for us to do the biopsy.”
The technology is partially funded by the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group who will donate $50,000 toward the table’s purchase.
Vail Valley Medical Center is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. It is governed by a Board of Directors composed of community leaders. The Board, administration, employees and physicians at Vail Valley Medical Center are committed to continuous quality improvement, the centerpiece for creating an organization that provides excellence in service to each customer it serves. Vail Valley Medical Center is an equal-opportunity employer. It is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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