Columbus Regional Health has a new way to have a mammogram, which they say will provide more detailed information, more quickly and with higher quality.

The hospital is introducing its new 3D mammography technology. Kelsey DeClue, spokeswoman for the hospital, explains:

Essentially, the device takes thin digital scans of the breast tissue, creating a three-dimensional computer model the radiologist can then view, DeClue said.

DeClue says this is the first 3D mammography equipment in our area:

For more information on the Breast Health Center and 3D Mammography visit www.crh.org/3D