Comprehensive Breast Program

Breast Cancer Awareness RibbonThe Chestnut Hill Health System Women's Center features a comprehensive breast care program, recognizing the importance of awareness and education as well as state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.

Breast Health Program

The breast health program at the Women's Center brings together the latest in diagnostic technology, clinical expertise and support services required for comprehensive breast care in a comfortable environment.

"Since the Women's Center opened 11 years ago, we've been building the components of a strong program," says Patricia Bailey, M.D., Medical Director of the Women's Center.  "Now we've brought the services together and added staff for a truly comprehensive program."

The breast health program offers a multidisciplinary approach to preventing, detecting and treating breast problems, providing women with a team of support.  They treat women with a variety of breast issues from benign conditions such as cysts or fibroadenomas to cancer.

"Our coordinated effort reduces scheduling times for appointments to expedite diagnoses and treatment," says Dr. Bailey.

The breast health team includes board-certified Penn surgeons, radiologists, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, reconstructive surgeon, therapists, support from our Cancer Center including a social worker, national clinical trials, current resources and our newest addition -- a breast health coordinator.

"Gail Linberg, R.N., our breast health coordinator, assists women through their entire breast care experience here at the Women's Center," says Dr. Bailey.  "She is an educator and advocate who provides patients with support services and helps them make informed decisions about their care."

Linberg facilitates communication and scheduling among all care providers; streamlines the scheduling process for additional studies, breast biopsies and physician appointments and assists with access to support services.

Patients can schedule an appointment for a mammogram or breast ultrasound by calling centralized scheduling at 215-248-8400.  Gail Linberg can be reached at 215-248-8084.
Women's Center Breast Health Program:

  • Mammography with computer-aided detection

  • High-resolution breast ultrasound

  • Breast evaluations for patients at high-risk due to family history or prior cancer

  • Minimally-invasive diagnostic breast biopsy procedures using ultrasound and stereotactic guidance

  • Quick turn around time on diagnostic testing and scheduling for biopsies

  • On-site clinical consultation with Penn breast surgeon, Dr. Bailey

  • Individualized breast self-exam instruction

  • Consultation with a surgeon within 48 hours for patients with positive breast biopsies

  • Second opinion consultation

  • Consultation for reconstructive surgery

  • Referral to Penn's Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Program

  • CHHS Cancer Center, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Network, provides social workers, clinical trials, support groups and resources

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Breast Cancer Recovery Group

Offered at the Chestnut Hill Hospital, the breast cancer recovery group provides education and support in a comforting environment for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as their family members.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information, call Gail Linberg, R.N., our breast health coordinator at 215-248-8084.