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Why go any further? Everything in breast care services is right here in Putnam County!

Digital Mammography • Breast Biopsies • Bone Density Tests • Surgical Services • Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy • Physical Therapy • Nutritional Counseling • Emotional Support • Support Groups


We're your neighbor, your family, your friend, here to guide you through the maze of healthcare services.

Linda Brent, your Personal Certified Breast Care Navigator, is an experienced and licensed breast healthcare provider with special training in all aspects of medical imaging of the breast including experience in biopsy procedures and oncology treatments.

All of your breast care services can be coordinated through the Breast Care Navigation program. Patients have the opportunity to use this "one stop shopping" program, and receive the majority of their breast care services right here in Putnam County.

To schedule your annual mammogram, contact Central Scheduling at (386) 326-8325.

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to request more information about our Breast Care Services.

Support
Your Healthcare Navigator will support you by:

  • Being available to answer any questions which might arise.
  • Being an Advisor and Advocate
  • Coordinating your personalized care plan
  • Being an advocate for breast cancer screening, education and awareness

Coordination through communication
Your Navigator will communicate and coordinate:

  • Your schedule of physician appointments and treatments for you
  • Insure that all imaging results are received and reviewed by your physicians
  • Your multi-disciplinary healthcare diagnostic and treatment plan for you

Empowerment through education
Your Navigator will be available to discuss the findings and all of the recommended treatments. Your Navigator is a resource for educational materials on every healthcare treatment you may need.

Community Resources
Your Navigator is a resource for available educational materials, support groups, and community resources.

Navigating your healthcare decisions with you
Your Breast Care Coordinator is committed to provide information about all aspects of breast health when you need it the most.

Putnam Community Medical Center has the latest technology.
Digital Mammography
The most modern mammography equipment, Digital Mammography, is available at Putnam Community Medical Center. This equipment delivers detailed images for a more accurate diagnosis that can literally save your life. In fact, this powerful new technology detects up to 28% more cancers in women 50 and younger and in "difficult-to-image" categories compared to traditional mammography techniques. Click here>> to read more about the importance of regular mammograms.

To schedule your annual mammogram, contact Central Scheduling at 386-326-8325.

DVS - SmartMarker
The DVS® (Dose Verification System) SmartMarkerTM is the first and only implantable dosimeter that provides both verification of radiation dose delivered to the tumor site and can be used in conjunction with imaging tools for target identification.

Breast MRI

Breast Biopsies

Ultrasound Biopsies
Coming soon to PCMC: MRI Biopsies and Stereotactic Breast Biopsies

Physical Therapy
Certified Lymphedema Management

Nutritional Counseling

Emotional Support
Support Groups
Community Resource Referrals

Cancer Treatment Referrals
Chemotherapy
Radiation Oncology
Medical experts in our neighborhood

General Surgeons
Khallad Fares, M.D.
Anthony Pacitti, M.D.
Joseph Stillword, M.D.
William D. Wooldridge, M.D.

Hematology Oncology
Wynn Sullivan, D.O.

Radiology
Gray Mason, M.D.
James McDowall, M.D.

Radiation Oncology
Anand Kuruvilla, M.D.
Mary Koshy, M.D.

 

 

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Putnam Community Medical Center
Highway 20 West
P.O. Box 778
Palatka,  FL  32177
Telephone: 386-328-5711
Fax: 386-325-8178