Are you concerned about breast health?
You're not alone.

It is very likely that in your lifetime you or someone close to you will experience breast cancer.

The Breast Health Center at Walla Walla General Hospital addresses both the art and science of breast health care, redefining the patient experience. Patients are assigned a Breast Health Specialist who assesses the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and provides information to all women concerned about their breast health.

Breast Health Specialists at the Center are trained in all types of breast cancer and cancer treatments. They serve as a patient advocate, acting as a liaison with health care providers involved in the treatment plan. The specialists help patients and families through what can be a daunting process.

The Breast Health Center provides education on cancer prevention as well as education and emotional support for women with benign breast diseases or cancer diagnosis. Resources and support are provided for the patient and her family, to answer questions and address fears during the breast cancer experience. The Breast Health Center serves as a resource for everything from prevention strategies to mammogram screening and treatment options. The center's goal is to educate as many people as possible about preventative measures, and for those diagnosed with breast cancer, to reassure them that they're not in it alone.

The mission of the Breast Health Center is to provide women with the best information on breast care and breast cancer prevention, as well as support for women who face breast cancer.

Our Breast Health Center provides:

• Breast Health Specialists
• Education on prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment
• Coordination and communication between primary care physicians, surgeons and radiologists
• Family and partner support for women diagnosed with breast cancer

To learn more about the center, please call us at 509-527-8330. Women can contact the center themselves or be referred by a health care provider.

Click here to link to the American Cancer Society, 1-800-277-2345

Click here to link to the National Cancer Institute, 1-800-422-6237