Van Dyke Haebler Center - Columbia St. Mary's Women's Hospital

The Van Dyke Haebler Center, one of Columbia St. Mary's premier women’s imaging centers, is committed to serving women’s health needs. The Center’s outstanding staff of physicians, technologists and nurses are exceptionally qualified in breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. They consistently receive the highest rating in mammography given by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including a special letter of commendation for superior technique.

Our commitment to cutting edge technology is an essential part of the Center’s success. The Center has four mammogram and two ultra sound machines for breast imaging. The Center is the first in Wisconsin to offer Full-Field digital mammography and the R2 ImageChecker computerized screening.

Next day results are provided for screening mammograms and same day results are provided for diagnostic mammograms. Other services provided by the Center include minimally invasive biopsies using state of the art techniques like ultrasound guided needle and stereotactic mammotome biopsies. Women receive results within 24 hours. Also, a Breast Health Clinician provides personal education and counseling for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

The Center was designed with a women’s needs in mind. Special amenities like plush terry cloth robes and a private gowned waiting area, have been added to promote comfort and privacy.

Another First - Digital Mammography
The Van Dyke Haebler Center sets new standards of excellence for breast care. The Center is the first facility in the state of Wisconsin to offer full-field digital mammography. This computerized technology gives us multi-dimensional views of the breast. Radiologists can rotate the image on the computer to find the best angle, enlarge without losing clarity, or zoom in on a suspicious area. These capabilities increase the ease with which radiologists can detect early changes in the breast.

Double Check
When it comes to breast health, there’s no such thing as being too sure. We are proud to be the first facility in the State of Wisconsin to offer ImageChecker computerized steering technology, a revolutionary way to assist radiologists in accurately diagnosing breast cancer. Studies show that the radiologists alone detect 87% of the abnormalities shown on the film. When the ImageChecker is added to the radiologists expertise, the detection rate of visible cancer rises to 98%. Radiologists read the mammogram, and the ImageChecker rechecks and highlights suspicious areas to recheck again. It is an important - often lifesaving- double check that can help radiologists detect tumors earlier when they are most treatable.