A Message from the Director, M. Michele Blackwood, MD

Our understanding of breast diseases is growing all the time, technology is advancing at the speed of light, and the prognosis for women with breast cancer is brighter than ever before.

For that reason, a breast and women’s health program isn’t something you just put into place saying, “Now we’re done.” At Nyack Hospital, we’re keeping pace with progress. We offer the most current breast screening and diagnostic
methods available, a wide range of state-of-the-art medical, radiation and surgical treatment options and a multidisciplinary team approach to care that addresses every woman’s disease individually.



We know how family, job and personal obligations compete for time in your busy schedule, so Nyack offers a convenient “one-stop shopping” concept for women with any breast abnormality. You’ll receive your mammogram when you need it, without waiting long for an appointment. If we find anything suspicious, we’ll get you into follow-up tests in a timely way. And if you need treatment, we'll
coordinate your care with your personal physician.

The bottom line: Nyack Hospital will care for you as well as or better than any facility in our region—even the academic medical centers of Manhattan. My colleagues and I see patients who travel here from New Jersey, New York City and Connecticut because they know the quality of care and personal attention we give. But you don’t have to go that far—we’re close by, practically in your backyard.

I’ve been part of the Nyack Hospital family for only several months, but already, I feel at home. I want you to feel the same way. That’s why I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read this special edition of Vital Signs. Learn more about our programs and services, and be inspired by the stories a couple of our patients have generously shared. For my extended message to you, regarding our prevention services, click here.

This year, consider making a resolution to take an active role in keeping yourself healthy by scheduling a mammogram. Do it for everyone in your life
who loves and depends on you, and most of all, for yourself.

M. Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS
Director, Breast and Women’s Health
Prevention Services