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New Location for Breast Center in Carbondale

By Jennifer Fuller

Carbondale, IL – MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE'S BREAST CENTER HAS A NEW LOCATION. THE FACILITY OPENED ITS NEW OFFICE TODAY AT THE UNIVERSITY MALL.

DOCTOR RON MATTISON, A SURGEON AT THE BREAST CENTER, SAYS THE NEW FACILITY COMBINES SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT UNDER ONE ROOF.

THE CENTER IS ALSO MUCH LARGER THAN ITS FORMER OFFICE, ALLOWING PATIENTS MORE COMFORT AND PRIVACY. DOCTORS SAY HAVING ALL THE SERVICES IN ONE PLACE WILL ALLOW FOR A QUICKER TURNAROUND BETWEEN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT... AND HOPEFULLY WILL LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR THE PATIENTS.

THE BREAST CENTER IS NOW LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE UNIVERSITY MALL... AND IS HOSTING A PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM.

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