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Solis Women's Health Acquires MedTech Mammography Centers.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Solis Women's Health Women's Health Definition

Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues.
 announced today that it has acquired Phoenix, Arizona-based MedTech Mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her  Centers. Founded in 1988 by Kent McCurley, MedTech is one of the largest independent providers of screening mammography in the southwest. The MedTech complex includes 7 facilities in greater Phoenix and 3 in Tucson.

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 commented, "The acquisition of MedTech dramatically increases our reach in Phoenix and Tucson. The geographic distribution of the MedTech facilities establishes convenient screening mammography access to patients throughout these fast growing urban markets. Each of these facilities offers full field digital mammography and will quickly be integrated into the Solis network, which includes our recently acquired BenOra Imaging comprehensive breast care center. This highly efficient, digitally linked network provides patients a unique opportunity to receive their annual mammogram mammogram /mam·mo·gram/ (mam´o-gram) a radiograph of the breast.

mam·mo·gram
n.
An x-ray image of the breast produced by mammography.
 in a convenient neighborhood setting while being assured of a care continuum that offers highly specialized radiologists and comprehensive diagnostic capability from the same organization."

"We are excited about this new opportunity for growth of our network. Solis allows us to provide diagnostic services that, before the acquisition, we were not able to provide. This will be a huge bonus for the Phoenix and Tucson communities," commented Kent McCurley.

Hummel continued, "MedTech has an exceptional reputation for service and innovation and long established relationships with patients and referring physicians. We are delighted to be joined by such a committed group of professionals."

About Solis Women's Health

Solis Women's Health is a specialized healthcare provider focused exclusively on the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Solis operates eight north central Texas facilities; the Solis-Bertrand Breast Center in Greensboro, North Carolina “Greensboro” redirects here. For other uses, see Greensboro (disambiguation).
Greensboro, North Carolina (IPA: [ɡɹiːnsbʌɹəʊ]) is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
; Solis-BenOra Imaging in Phoenix, Arizona; and has several additional sites under development in markets across the United States.

Solis provides a complete range of breast health services including screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, computer-aided detection, breast ultrasound, bone densitometry and stereotactic stereotactic /ster·eo·tac·tic/ (-tak´tik)
1. characterized by precise positioning in space; said especially of discrete areas of the brain that control specific functions.

2. pertaining to stereotactic surgery.
 and ultrasound-guided biopsy, breast specific gamma imaging and breast MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface.
. More information is available at www.SolisHealth.com
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