3. Choose a Facility that is Certified
When you are due for a mammogram you should always choose a facility that is certified. A certified center will follow an accreditation program. The best facilities are Centers of Excellence. These facilities will voluntarily go through further accreditation processes. These are set up through the American College of Radiology.
A validated center reads mammograms every day. This means that you are assured to get a proper screening when it comes to your results and your procedures. An office that only occasionally reads mammograms may not give you specific results and they also may miss something that shows up on the mammogram.
Make sure that you also do your research about the facility that you are planning to use for your mammogram. You can read reviews and learn more about the facility before you go there to get your mammogram. This can also help to ease your mind a bit before you go in for the procedure.