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Mammograms: Digitally Yours
October 10, 2011
All mammograms start the same way—with an x-ray of the breast. But a newer type, called a digital mammogram, processes images differently. It records and stores images on a computer instead of on x-ray film.
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October: A good time to consider breast health
October 07, 2011
As of yet, there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in this country. Even so, there are clear steps women can take to reduce their risk. And October, which is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is the ideal time to take them.
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Medical Center of McKinney Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
September 14, 2011
Medical Center of McKinney was named one of the nation's top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission. Medical Center of McKinney is one of only 405 U.S. hospitals and critical access hospitals earning the distinction of top performer on key quality measures.
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MCM Physician Selected as Fellow by Society of Hospital Medicine
June 27, 2011
Mandy Thompson, MD, a hospitalist at Medical Center of McKinney has been selected for the Fellow designation by the Society of Hospital Medicine. Physicians selected for the Fellow designation have chosen hospital medicine as a career and have the credentials to represent this emerging specialty.
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Medical Center of McKinney Designated Texas 10 Step Program
June 14, 2011
Medical Center of McKinney has been designated as a 2011 Texas Ten Step Facility by the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Hospital Association.