Jefferson Community Health & Life Radiology Now Offering Genius™ 3D Mammography

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Jefferson Community Health & Life Radiology is excited to offer Genius ™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.1-7

In addition, the new mammography equipment features Hologic’s SmartCurve system, which features a proprietary curved surface that mirrors the shape of a woman’s breast to reduce pinching and allow better distribution of force over the entire breast. In a recent clinical study comparing the SmartCurve breast stabilization system to traditional flat paddle compression, the SmartCurve system improved comfort in 93 percent of women who reported moderate to severe discomfort with standard compression.8 In addition, 95 percent of those surveyed would recommend facilities that use the system.9

Jefferson Community Health & Life is committed to the health and wellness of our area residents, and to the fight against breast cancer.

“Our board of directions, medical providers and staff are all committed to inspiring healthy living by providing exceptional health and life services. 3D Mammography was the next step for us to provide the best in breast health for our area residents,” said Chad Jurgens, JCH&L CEO.

In conventional 2D Mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. A Genius exam includes a three-dimensional method of imaging that can greatly reduce the tissue overlap effect.

A Genius exam includes both 2D images and tomosynthesis scans. During the tomosunthesis DIMENSIONAL portion of the scan, an X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over the breast, taking multiple images. A computer then converts the images into a stack of thin layers, allowing the radiologist to review the breast tissue one layer at a time. A Genius exam requires no additional compression and takes just a few seconds longer than a conventional 2D breast cancer screening exam.

Hologic’s Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam are revolutionizing how breast cancer is detected by providing a better option for women of all breast densities compared to 2D alone.

“This system provides both 2D and 3D images, giving our radiologists the best information possible for cancer detection for women of all breast types. We are pleased that this service will be available to all women, including those who take advantage of our designated Women’s Health Days,” said Nikole Marshman, radiology manager. “The SmartCurve system has also increased comfort, which is important in encouraging women to have mammograms as recommended by their health care provider.”

Women’s Health Days are a convenient way for women to get their annual physical exam, screening mammogram, and lab tests, in addition to pampering and free breakfast. They are scheduled on select Tuesdays and Thursdays each month. All major insurance plans are accepted.

For more information on scheduling your Women’s Health Day Experience or your mammogram, contact JCH&L radiology at 402-729-6841.

References

The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ (a.k.a. Genius™ exam) is acquired on the Hologic® 3D Mammography™ system and consists of a 2D and 3D™ image set, where the 2D image can be either an acquired 2D image or a 2D image generated from the 3D™ image set. The Genius™ exam is only available on the Hologic 3D Mammography™ system.

1) FDA submissions P080003, P080003/S001, P080003/S004, P080003/S005

2) Friedewald SM, Rafferty EA, Rose SL, et al. Breast cancer screening using tomosynthesis in combination with digital mammography. JAMA. 2014 Jun 25;311(24):2499-507.

3) Results from Friedewald, SM, et al. “Breast cancer screening using tomosynthesis in combination with digital mammography.” JAMA 311.24 (2014): 2499 2507; a multi-site (13), non-randomized, historical control study of 454,000 screening mammograms investigating the initial impact the introduction of the Hologic Selenia® Dimensions ® on screening outcomes. Individual results may vary. The study found an average 41% (95% CI: 20-65%) increase and that 1.2 (95% CI: 0.8-1.6) additional invasive breast cancers per 1000 screening exams were found in women receiving combined 2D FFDM and 3D™ mammograms acquired with the Hologic 3D Mammography™ System versus women receiving 2D FFDM mammograms only.

4) Bernardi D, Macaskill P, Pellegrini M, et. al. Breast cancer screening with tomosynthesis (3D mammography) with acquired or synthetic 2D mammography compared with 2D mammography alone (STORM-2): a population-based prospective study. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Aug;17(8):1105-13.

5) Bernardi D, Macaskill P, Pellegrini M, et. al. Breast cancer screening with tomosynthesis(3D mammography) with acquired or synthetic 2D mammography compared with 2D mammography alone (STORM-2): a population-based prospective study. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Aug;17(8):1105-13.

6) McDonald ES, Oustimov A, Weinstein SP, et al. Effectiveness of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Compared With Digital Mammography: Outcomes Analysis From 3 Years of Breast Cancer Screening. JAMA Oncol. 2016 Jun 1;2(6):737-43.

7) Rafferty EA, Durand MA, Conant EF, et al Breast Cancer Screening Using Tomosynthesis and Digital Mammography in Dense and Nondense Breasts. JAMA. 2016 Apr 26;315(16):1784-6.

8 Smith, A. Improving Patient Comfort in Mammography. Hologic WP-00119 Rev 003 (2017).

9 Data on file and from public sources, 2017

Measles Titer Available from JCH&L

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Due to the largest measles outbreak since 1994, Jefferson Community Health & Life will be offering titers for the community May 28-31. The titer will cost $25. Appointments are required by calling Jefferson Community Health & Life outpatient services at 402-729-6851.

A titer is a laboratory test that is used to determine immunity to a disease. A titer is suggested for those who do not have documentation that they have had two MMR vaccines, especially if they plan to travel to states where measles is active. As of the end of April, measles had been reported in 22 states.

Blood samples collected during this opportunity will be send to the University of Nebaska Medical Center to check for immunity to Measles. Participants will receive information regarding their immunity, and if they are not immune will receive an insert with information on immunization clinics held by Blue Valley Community Action at JCH&L. The MMR vaccine (which includes measles, mumps and rubella) costs approximately $146 before insurance.

If you make an appointment for a titer, please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope for your results to be sent to you.

If you have questions about measles, the titer, or the vaccine, please contact JCH&L Infection Preventionist Amber Brunow at 402-729-3351, extension 4164.

Nebraska Community Bloodbank Visits June 3

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FAIRBURY – Nebraska Community Bloodbank invites donors to be a #1 Fan in June. Every donor who “steps up to the plate” for the June 3 bloodmobile at JCH&L will have a chance to win Kansas City Royals tickets. The next blood drive will be held on Monday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Community Bloodbank bloodmobile in the JCH&L parking lot (on the H street side of the building.) All types are needed.

Giving blood is giving a gift of life. Nebraska Community Bloodbank is Jefferson Community Health & Life’s bloodbank, and the two organizations partner for blood drives in Fairbury to save lives.

To make an appointment, call Jean Smith at JCH&L at 402-729-6851, the Nebraska Community Bloodbank at 1-877-486-9414 or visit NCBB.org and use sponsor code JCHC.

Meet Me At the Sidewalk Event Successful

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Meet Me At the Sidewalk, a free community celebration “kickoff” organized by JeffCo On the Move, brought more than 80 area residents to use the new H Street sidewalk and participate in activities surrounding it on Wednesday, May 1.

The event included a 1 mile at-your-own-pace walk, with a variety of activities available along the way. Walkers were creative with sidewalk chalk art, tried out hoola hoops and a card activity game, moved in a variety of ways, and spent some time on the playground at Faith Lutheran Church. Healthy snacks and give-aways rounded out the celebration.

The celebration was organized by JeffCo On the Move, a community coalition dedicated to encouraging active lifestyles and increasing our community’s walk– and bike–ability and safety. Coalition members include Public Health Solutions, Jefferson Community Health & Life, Fairbury Public Schools, Fairbury Public Library, Jefferson County Attorney, and many interested individuals. The event also appreciated the support of Safe Kids, Fairbury Gardens, Rooted in Relationships, Heritage Care Center, and Faith Lutheran Church for this event.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group to Meet May 28

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The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Small Conference Room.

Please note change or regular meeting day because of the Memorial Day holiday.

The program will be “How Dementia Affects Language Skills,” a video by Teepa Snow, dementia care and education specialist.

Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the lobby signage to “Hospital.” The meeting rooms will be to the left. The Small Conference Room is the second door.

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group is a program of the Alzheimer’s Association which typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Community Health & Life. It is designed for those who are caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias.

The group is designed to provide an opportunity anyone interested to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease. There is no cost, and no pre-registration.

For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health & Life at 402-729-6855.

Parkinson’s Support Group to Meet May 13

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The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Small Conference Room.

The program will be a webinar – Dealing with Dementia in Parkinson’s  –by Jennifer G. Goldman, M.D., M.S., Associate Professor, Section of Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurological Sciences, Research Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL

Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the lobby signage to “Hospital.” The meeting rooms will be to the left. The Small Conference Room is the second door.

The Parkinson’s Support Group generally meets on the second Monday of each month.

The group is designed to provide an opportunity for area residents to share their experiences with Parkinson’s disease. There is no cost for participants.

For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health & Life at (402)-729-6855.

Fairbury Rural Fire Department Earns Hometown Heroes Donation

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The Fairbury Rural Fire Department was presented with a check for $224 from Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) April 17, 2019, because of the successful participation in the NCBB Hometown Heroes campaign.

The NCBB Hometown Heroes program takes place each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is an opportunity for community members to join forces, help save lives, and enrich their community. Money is allocated from NCBB to blood drive partners when they reach their blood drive collections goals.

The Jefferson Community Health & Life blood drives took place on June 4 and Aug. 6, 2018, and collected a total of 58 units of blood and welcomed 4 new blood donors.

The hometown hero program will continue in 2019 as Jefferson Community Health & Life will be hosting two more blood drives this summer on June 3 and Aug. 5, 2019. To make an appointment please visit us at www.ncbb.org and use the sponsor code JCHC or call NCBB at 402-486-9414.

Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Because blood cannot be synthetically made, only volunteer blood donors can help save lives. If you are interested in being a hero in your community, visit NCBB.ORG/heroes or email blooddrives@NCBB.org

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group to Meet April 22

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The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Small Conference Room.

The program will be “Making Visits Valuable – Senses,” a video by Teepa Snow, dementia care and education specialist.

Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the lobby signage to “Hospital.” The meeting rooms will be to the left. The Small Conference Room is the second door.

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group is a program of the Alzheimer’s Association which typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Community Health & Life. It is designed for those who are caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias.

The group is designed to provide an opportunity anyone interested to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease. There is no cost, and no pre-registration.

For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health & Life at 402-729-6855.

Public Invited to Free Movie Sponsored by JCH&L

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Jefferson Community Health & Life invites the public to a movie which highlights teamwork – Apollo 13 – on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Bonham Theatre in downtown Fairbury.

Apollo 13 is an award winning 1995 movie based on the real-life near disaster of the 1970 Apollo 13 space mission.  This movie gives a view of teamwork, with lives at stake.

The movie is free to the public with the sponsorship of JCH&L. Concessions will be available for purchase.

April Health Today: What Are Your Wishes?

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The April Health Today Program will be “What Are Your Wishes” by Angela Pruitt, RHIA, and Kris Huss, Social Services. The session will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, April 22, in the Conference Rooms at Jefferson Community Health & Life.

We all have wishes for our lives, and our health. Have you thought about your wishes? Learn why it’s important to have your wishes documented, and available to your medical providers and family members. Learn what tools you can use to document your important wishes.

Health Today is a free monthly health education session offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life in a lunch-time session. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch, or are welcome to purchase lunch in the JCH&L cafeteria, which is located near the Conference Rooms.

JCH&L works with a wide variety of professionals who bring educational programs on health-related topics each month.

Reservations are not required. The program is FREE. The only cost for participants would be lunch, if they choose to purchase it. Participants are also welcome to carry in their lunch. Anyone who would like to be on a mailing list to directly receive notices about the monthly sessions or anyone with questions about the program should contact Likens at (402) 729-6855.

2200 H St., PO Box 277, Fairbury, NE