THOMASVILLE, N.C. – Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Foundation has received $150,000 from The Cannon Foundation to purchase a new stereotactic 3D breast biopsy system. The system will enable staff to offer a full schedule of biopsy procedures at the Thomasville Medical Center breast center. In addition to The Cannon Foundation grant, the Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Foundation is committing $120,432 to purchase the $270,432 system.
“In 2018, Thomasville Medical Center staff performed over 4,000 mammography screenings,” said Jon Applebaum, the hospital’s president and chief operating officer. “The new biopsy system, made possible with Cannon Foundation support, will enhance services, reduce wait times and improve patient experience and satisfaction.”
Thomasville Medical Center began offering 3D mammographies in 2018. Despite adding a second 3D machine later in the year, high patient demand forced hospital staff to refer patients to other facilities for biopsy services. This created transportation challenges for some patients, and prolonged the process and associated stress patients sometimes experience while waiting for biopsy results. Having an on-site stereotactic 3D breast biopsy system will accelerate biopsy procedures and results while generating high-quality images in seconds.
“We are grateful to The Cannon Foundation for enabling Novant Health staff to provide remarkable health care to everyone we serve with this advanced biopsy system,” said Ann Caulkins, president of the Novant Health Foundations. “The Cannon Foundation staff and board of directors consistently demonstrate exceptional compassion and engagement, and we are proud to partner with them in this effort.”
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