Physician Handbook

The physician-directed Breast Health Resource Center offers a comprehensive service for individuals with breast health concerns.  Our focus is on the concept of continuity and providing services that respond to a broad range of client needs.   The Lymphedema Treatment Center offers a comprehensive service for individuals either dealing with a diagnosis of, or at high risk of developing lymphedema.  Our primary goal is to reduce swelling and to channel the flow of lymph fluid back into circulation in the affected area while teaching patients how to manage this condition.  Our secondary goal is to educate both medical and non-medical individuals about risk/prevention as well as treatment/maintenance.

Services that are offered through the center include:

• Education on breast health issues: breast self-exam, screening guidelines, diagnostic testing, pre- and post-op preparation, post breast surgery syndrome and lymphedema.   The education is provided by the nurse coordinator, and/or lymphedema treatment specialist.
• Upon a request by a patient, the nurse coordinator facilitates a Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster guided workshop in Mind-Body Techniques, and provides Therapeutic Touch.
• Outreach education is provided by the nurse coordinator on breast health issues as well as education about cervical cancer as part of the Women First Coalition.
• Education is also provided to area high school health classes on breast health and testicular health.