The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Decatur is happy to announce that 3-D mammography equipment is on the grounds and healthcare professionals are prepared to begin screening for a threatening yet treatable illness. Breast cancer will affect one in every eight women, the best fight against breast cancer is early alert and action.

Amy Waddington, the Radiology Manager at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital says that the process to get the equipment took some years but with the help of HSHS Good Shepherd Foundation, they are prepared to offer the cutting edge of technology.

Waddington explains the benefits of having 3-D mammography equipment.

Joel Fletcher, Director of the HSHS Good Shepherd Foundation spoke on the efforts it took to get the funds for the equipment.

To find out more information on the 3-D mammography equipment or to schedule a screening visit, www.hshs.org/good-shepherd.

Amy Waddington and Joel Fletcher appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show live from our downtown studios in Shelbyville.