Bon Secours Women’s Health Program at Harbour View proudly introduces a center dedicated to inspiring women to make healthy choices for women’s issues — The Millie Lancaster Women’s Center.   The center is dedicated to providing women the educational resources that inspire them to make healthy choices in staying well and the wide range of care options available to them. 
                                                                                         
As consumers demand more convenient high quality access to services, Harbour View has responded by bringing together the latest technology for women’s imaging with digital mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and new ultrasound unit which offers 3D scanning capabilities and bone densitometry all in one specifically designed area.

Mammography
Our state-of-the-art digital mammography system is supported by an R2 ImageChecker® to offer women the most accurate mammogram possible. We offer comprehensive women’s health services that include state-of-the-art digital mammography with soft
MammoPads®, R2 image checker, bone density testing, ultrasound and lab services at one convenient, comfortable location.  In addition, patients needing additional diagnostic testing will continue to have access to a breast health coordinator who can help explain options for additional testing, surgery medical treatments and follow-up care. 

Ultrasound
Ultrasound technology is often used for diagnosis of breast disease. The Bon Secours Women’s Health Center is home to two ultrasound units, one with 3-D capabilities, and we have dedicated time allocated for breast patients daily.

Bone Densitometry
Osteoporosis is the cause of 1.5 million bone fractures each year. It can go undetected for years, causing permanent bone loss resulting in fractures. The new Prodigy Bone Densitometer at Bon Secours Hospitals can detect symptoms and aid in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in about 30 seconds. Early detection is key in maintaining an active lifestyle. Ask your doctor about scheduling your bone density screening today.

Stereotactic Imaging
A physician uses ultrasound or stereotactic imaging to guide the biopsy probe into the suspicious area of the breast and gently removes the tissue sample with vacuum assistance.

Wellness
Wellness services will include health screenings, health education, massage, skin care products, and aromatherapy. 

About Millie Lancaster:

Millie Lancaster lived in Portsmouth and moved to Nansemond County in the mid ‘60s. She and her late husband Arthur “Junie” Lancaster started the historic Coleman Nursery’s Winter Wonderland in Portsmouth, now located in downtown Portsmouth, and later established Lancaster Farms and Bennett’s Creek Wholesale Nursery in Suffolk.

Millie and Junie Lancaster have always been tremendous givers in the community and generous philanthropists. In the mid 1990’s, she and Junie donated their extensive toy and train collection to the Portsmouth Children’s Museum for many generations of children to enjoy. In addition, they were the major donors to the Bon Secours Nursing Care Center in Suffolk where the Lancaster Spiritual and Educational Center is named after them. Millie is currently a resident at Province Place of Maryview, an assisted living residence in Portsmouth, and was recently selected by the Spirit of Women network as their Ageless Beauty in the Winter 2005 issue of Spirit Magazine.