LOCATIONS
Meritus Center for Breast Health
11110 Medical Campus Rd.
Suite 243
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Get DirectionsPhone: 301-665-4780
Fax: 301-665-4781
Office Hours
About Meritus Center for Breast Health
From prevention and screening to diagnostics, treatment and recovery, Meritus Center for Breast Health offers a comprehensive approach to breast health, including treatment of breast cancer, lumps, pain and cysts as well as providing high risk assessments.
We are accredited with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, or NAPBC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Meritus Health offer free breast cancer screenings?
Yes, we offer quarterly screenings that include:
• FREE breast health education
• FREE clinical breast exam
• Financial assistance is available for any charges that are not covered and for those who do not have insurance.
• Free video translation services available.
• Mammograms, if indicated, will be scheduled as soon as possible at DIS Women’s Imaging Center in Hagerstown.
Appointments are required. For more information contact Gidget.Rager@meritushealth.com or call 301-665-4639.
Upcoming screening dates:
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
What is a high risk assessment?
Breast and other cancers may loom in the minds of many women. To decrease the fear of the unknown, Meritus Center for Breast Health offers a breast cancer risk assessment program to help women understand their risk for developing the disease. Researchers have identified certain genes, that when changed, can increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer. If a woman meets criteria for genetic testing, she may have the testing performed at Meritus Center for Breast Health or obtain a referral for a genetic counseling program.
Women who might consider a breast cancer risk assessment may have:
- A family history of breast and ovarian cancer involving parents, siblings and close relatives.
- A known mutation of BRCA1 or BRCA2 in the family.
- A first or second degree relative with breast cancer before age 50.
- A male relative with breast cancer.
- An abnormal breast biopsy with atypical cells or multiple breast biopsies.
- Extremely dense breast tissue.
- A history of chest radiation therapy.
- During a breast cancer risk assessment women can expect:
- a clinical breast exam
- genetic assessment
- screening tests if indicated
- education about breast cancer risk and potential implications for family members
- a personalized surveillance plan
- a comprehensive pedigree including family medical history
- prevention strategies
Does Meritus Health offer free breast cancer screenings?
Yes, we offer quarterly screenings that include:
• FREE breast health education
• FREE clinical breast exam
• Financial assistance is available for any charges that are not covered and for those who do not have insurance.
• Free video translation services available.
• Mammograms, if indicated, will be scheduled as soon as possible at DIS Women’s Imaging Center in Hagerstown.
Appointments are required. For more information contact Gidget.Rager@meritushealth.com or call 301-665-4639.
Upcoming screening dates:
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
What is a high risk assessment?
Breast and other cancers may loom in the minds of many women. To decrease the fear of the unknown, Meritus Center for Breast Health offers a breast cancer risk assessment program to help women understand their risk for developing the disease. Researchers have identified certain genes, that when changed, can increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer. If a woman meets criteria for genetic testing, she may have the testing performed at Meritus Center for Breast Health or obtain a referral for a genetic counseling program.
Women who might consider a breast cancer risk assessment may have:
- A family history of breast and ovarian cancer involving parents, siblings and close relatives.
- A known mutation of BRCA1 or BRCA2 in the family.
- A first or second degree relative with breast cancer before age 50.
- A male relative with breast cancer.
- An abnormal breast biopsy with atypical cells or multiple breast biopsies.
- Extremely dense breast tissue.
- A history of chest radiation therapy.
- During a breast cancer risk assessment women can expect:
- a clinical breast exam
- genetic assessment
- screening tests if indicated
- education about breast cancer risk and potential implications for family members
- a personalized surveillance plan
- a comprehensive pedigree including family medical history
- prevention strategies
What conditions do you treat?
- Breast cancer
- Breast calcifications
- Breast lumps
- Breast pain
- Cysts
- Nipple discharge
Services Available
Breast Health
Meritus Center for Breast Health includes a multidisciplinary team of top-rated specialists including a breast surgeon, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, a nurse navigator, psychotherapists, physical therapists and occupational therapists. From prevention and screening to diagnostics, treatment and recovery, Meritus Center for Breast Health offers a comprehensive approach to breast health for our local community.
Achieving accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Center, or NAPBC, ensures patients can be confident they are receiving the best care possible through the entire course of treatment.