Women's Health Services

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The Women's Health Services at St. Mary Medical Center is comprised of service lines specific to the needs of women.

Women's Heart Center 

St. Mary's Women's Heart Center, located in the hospital's Cardiology Dept., is designed with women in mind. Set in a beautiful spa-like environment, the Women's Heart Center offers modern cardiology equipment and comprehensive testing which includes stress treadmill, EKG and a Cholestech machine to determine cardiac disease. Heart disease is the third-leading cause of death among women and the Women's Heart Center offers preventative education and treatment strategies. For more information, please call (562) 491-9588.

Breast Center

Our Imaging Center houses one of the first Breast Centers in the City of Long Beach to obtain a state-of-art digital mammography unit. The center has been providing mammogram and diagnostic imaging services in the Long Beach and surrounding communities since 1984 and is accredited by the American College of Radiology and is certified by the Federal Drug Administration.

We offer a variety of programs for women including the following for mammography:

The Cancer Detection Program: Every Woman Counts

This program is funded by the State of California and offers a free screening mammogram for women 50 years of age and older who are uninsured and of low or no income. Through this program, women receive a Free clinical breast examination - Free screening mammogram - Free diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound and/or breast biopsy, if necessary - Free patient coordination and referral services for the treatment of breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen for Cure Grant Award 

The Imaging Center has been a recipient of the Susan G. Komen Cure Grant Award annually since 2002. The grant covers diagnostic breast care services for women who are 49 years of age and younger, uninsured and of low or no income. Through this award, women receive a Free diagnostic mammogram - Free breast ultrasound and/or breast biopsy, if necessary - Free patient coordination and referral services for the treatment of breast cancer. A written referral from a primary care physician is necessary to take advantage of this program.

Family Pact Program

This program covers one screening mammogram per year for women 40 years of age and older.

Additional Services

In addition to breast care services, the center offers a variety of imaging services:  Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan) to determine the presence of Osteoporosis - A variety of ultrasound examinations  and Diagnostic Radiology Services (X-rays).

To schedule an appointment, please call (562) 432-0079. The Imaging Center is located on the St. Mary campus at:

1040 Elm Avenue, Suite 102

Long Beach, CA 90813

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and most major insurance plans including HMO plans under St. Mary IPA.