EWBC adds Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) with Bone Density Testing
TBS is a measurement of bone microarchitecture used to assess the quality of trabecular bone, which is the type of bone found in the spine and hip. It is obtained from the DXA scan and provides a quantitative assessment of the bone structure that is independent of bone density.
More About TBS
Office opens in Webster, NY
Dr. Sarah Vanderlinde joins practice
New York State Mammography Law
“Get Screened – No Excuses” legislation in New York State (NYS) was introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2017 allowing women better access to breast health care and services they need. Please note: Law does not apply to self funded plans.
More about the law
Dr. Alena Levit joins practice
Office Opens in Victor, NY
NYS Breast Density Law goes into effect
Now women with dense breasts may be eligible for additional screening tools such as ultrasound and MRI
Dr. Wade Hedegard joins practice
Office Opens in Geneseo, NY
Dr. Lisa Paulis joins practice
FDA approves 3D Mammography
First FDA approved 3D Mammography equipment installed
Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Program
EWBC starts a Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Program
Office opens in Greece, NY
EWBC opens first satellite office in Greece, NY
EWBC involved in Research with 3D Mammography
EWBC researches 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), an exciting new technology
Dr. Philip F. Murphy joins practice
MRI & Digital Mammography
- MRI and MRI biopsy are added to EWBC
- EWBC transitions to digital mammography and now physicians can read from dedicated computer workstations
Dr. Posy Seifert joins practice
Computer Aided Detection (CAD)
EWBC researched and developed computer aided detection (CAD) and after FDA approval uses for all mammograms.
EWBC implements bone density evaluation program
For diagnosis of bone loss osteopenia/ osteoporosis. EWBC presents education programs for the community.
Dr. Stamatia Destounis joins practice
Development of Breast Biopsy
EWBC physicians help develop the core biopsy procedure as a way to reduce surgical biopsies in patients and becomes the Clinic’s standard of care.
Stereotactic guidance is used to biopsy worrisome areas seen only on the mammogram.
Caring for Patients Since 1975
Dr. Wende Logan Young opens a dedicated breast clinic on Mt. Hope Avenue
in Rochester, NY — THE FIRST IN THE UNITED STATES
TODAY, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC is a group practice of seven breast imaging specialists – Dr. Stamatia Destounis (joined EWBC in 1993), Dr. Posy Seifert (2002), Dr. Philip F. Murphy (2004), Dr. Wade Hedegard (2012), Dr. Alena Levit (2015), Dr. Lisa Paulis (2011), Dr. Sarah Vanderlinde (2019)
