Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Mammography technicians earn certification for osteoporosis

Amy Brown, R.T. and Pam Garner, R.T., mammography technologists at Southern Regional Health System, were recently recognized as Certified Densitometry Technologists by The International Society for Clinical Densitometry. “We are extremely proud of Amy and Pam’s dedication,” said Mammography Manager Lisa Jones. “They proved their dedication by attending classes and taking a rigorous exam during their personal time.” As CDTs, the two mammographers are responsible for all bone density testing for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that can lead to fractures, and affects 44 million Americans. Early detection of low bone density before fractures occur is the key to successful management.