Women’s Center Locations
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Hospital Campus
8811 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
For Info 215-248-6100
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Blue Bell
Sentry Park West Office Complex
Corner of Township Line and Walton Roads
1777 Sentry Parkway West
Dublin Hall, Suite 120
Blue Bell, PA 19422
For Info 215-646-7795
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Appointments
The Women’s Center is open for appointments during day, evening and weekend hours in a comfortable, private setting. To learn more, call 1-866-424-4439 to schedule an appointment.
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Women’s Center Breast Health Program
From left: Gail Linberg, RN; Patricia Bailey, MD, Penn Surgeon and Medical Director of the Women's Center; and Joanne Rosenbaum, PAC, Administrative Director at the Women's CenterOur comprehensive breast health program begins with a multidisciplinary approach to preventing, detecting and treating breast problems. Your team of support at the Women’s center treats 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 which allows us to expedite diagnoses and treatment.
The breast health team includes a board-certified Penn surgeon, radiologist, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, reconstructive surgeon, therapists, support from our Cancer Center (social worker, national clinical trials, current resources) and our breast health coordinator.
Your breast health coordinator will facilitate communication and scheduling among all care providers; streamline scheduling process for additional studies, breast biopsies and physician appointments and assist with access to support services. Your doctor will be informed of all results and diagnoses.
To schedule an appointment for a mammogram or breast ultrasound, call 866-424-4439.
To contact Gail Linberg about how she may assist with your breast care call 215-248-8084.
- Digital mammography with computer-aided detection & lower radiation
- 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 worker, clinical trials, support groups and resources
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DEXA Scan Bone Density Screening for Osteoporosis and Vertebral Fracture Assessment
The Women’s Center features the DEXA scanner, a specialized X-ray device that measures bone density at key sites throughout the skeletal system. The DEXA Scanner can determine a woman’s risk for developing osteoporosis using very low doses of radiation and without the discomfort that can be associated with an invasive procedure. The information obtained from the scan is used by the patient and her physician to determine the best course of treatment should she be at risk for osteoporosis.
A new feature of our DEXA Scanner is the detection of vertebral fractures. A vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) combined with bone percentage density, provides superior prediction of fracture risk. VFA is completed in about 10 seconds and there is a very low dose of radiation (1% of conventional X-rays). The study is easy and safe for patients. Many insurance companies cover this additional scan. To find out if you're covered or to schedule a DEXA appointment call 866-424-4439.
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Healthy Women 50+
A FREE breast and cervical cancer early detection program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health for women who qualify. Early detection improves survival. Call the Women’s Center, 215-248-8395, to find out if you qualify for a free mammogram and PAP test and to schedule an appointment. Must be 50 years or better, and without health insurance. If you are less than 50 and are having a Breast problem you might also qualify.
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Therapeutic Massage
Massage therapy is available at the Women's Center 215-248-6100 in Chestnut Hill and Blue Bell 215-646-7795. Call for an appointment. See the Healthy Woman newsletter for coupons.
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Educational Programs
Ongoing educational programs and support groups encourage and promote healthy living.
- Seminars on a variety of topics
- Weight management
- Yoga
- Smoking cessation programs
- Breast cancer support group
Free Resource Center
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- Healthy Woman Upcoming Programs
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