An area hospital is promoting the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Warner Hospital and Health Services CEO Paul Skowron indicate hospitals and healthcare providers around the world recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He says the best form of prevention is to get a yearly mammogram.

Skowron notes the hospital's 3d mammography machine is the same unit that is found at larger hospitals. The machine, despite being acquired a few years ago thanks to the Warner Hospital Foundation, has not seen the usage Skowron would prefer it see due to the COVID pandemic. 

Skowron says while mammography is not always a pleasant experience depending on the patient, the hospital tries its best to make the exam as pleasant as possible.

To schedule a 3d mammography at Warner Hospital patients can contact the radiology department at (217) 935-9571 or contact their healthcare provider.