Over coffee or between bites at your favorite brunch spot, it is easy to think of self-care as a plate of fresh fruit or a green smoothie. Whole health includes meals, company, and the routine checks that help you keep living well. River City Imaging Centers brings that idea into focus during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.
With two local sites, River City offers screening mammograms at the Oak location and both screening and diagnostic imaging at Common Street. The Common Street site also has breast ultrasound, Dexta bone density scans, MRI breast scans at both sites, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy when more study is needed. “Many patients pair a Dexta scan with a mammogram for one visit,” said Amanda, X-ray technician at River City Imaging Centers.
At River City, screening fits into everyday life. You start with a short health form that asks about family history, pregnancies, hormone use, and other things that feed into a risk score. That score helps the team decide how closely to watch over time.
The exam itself is quick (usually about ten minutes) and your technician will walk you through each step so you know what to expect. Simple prep, like skipping deodorant and lotions, helps get a clearer image. Afterward, results go to your doctor for review. A callback for extra pictures is often just a way to gather more detail, not a cause for panic.
Many patients treat a screening visit as part of their whole health. Keeping breast screening in the same conversation as food, rest, and daily habits helps make it part of a steady, local routine rather than a one-off chore.
River City asks readers to be their own health advocate, to know the services nearby, and to keep breast health as part of a whole life that includes good food and good company.