Breast Health Center the First of its Kind in Southwest Iowa

"Our Breast Health Center allows patients to see a multidisciplinary team in one location, and they learn firsthand what aspect of care each member of the team will be responsible for. We wanted The Center to be a place that patients would find more nurturing and more conducive to hearing about their conditions."

Dr. Michael Zlomke, MD
Surgeon
Breast Health Center

Spearheaded by Dr. Michael Zlomke in 2000, the Breast Health Center specializes in breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment planning in a safe and warm environment. The intimate surroundings are integral in providing individualized care, education and needed emotional support.  Women need and want answers about breast health issues quickly and conveniently. The goal of the Center is to deliver a diagnosis within a week or sooner, and after that, to provide all the information and support possible.

The Center is committed to providing outstanding service using a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach.  Any diagnostic tests or consultations are coordinated along with education regarding breast disease, procedures and if needed, surgery.  When the diagnosis is cancer, the cases are brought to the weekly Cancer Conference at Jennie’s Cancer Center.

One of the biggest problems patients face when they go into a hospital is getting lost in the shuffle.  Here at Jennie, the Breast Health Center and a Certified Breast Health Navigator become the central points of contact.

Click on Breast Health Center or The Facts on Lymphedema for a copy of recent brochures.  Additional information is also available on the Breast Health Center by clicking here. 

    Jennie Edmundson Hospital was recently awarded a grant for Cancer Outreach from the Iowa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.  To learn more about this grant, click here.  For results of a recent breast and cervical cancer screening, click here. 

Nurse Navigator

"When it comes to breast health, early detection is very important. Regular self breast exams and clinical exams, along with mammograms can detect problems at the earliest stages. We see too many people who wait too long to have breast problems diagnosed. We have financial resources available too for those people who need it"

Tammy Johnson, RN
Nurse Navigator
Breast Health Center

Jennie’s Breast Health Center is the first in the health system to provide a registered nurse who is a Certified Breast Health Navigator. As a Breast Health Navigator, they establish contact with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, guide them through the oncology care system and direct them to health care services within the organization. They also help connect patients with resources, health care and support services in their communities, and assist the patients and oncology physicians in the transition from active treatment to survivorship.

For more information contact:  

Tammy Johnson, RN
Certified Breast Health Navigator
JEH Breast Health Center
201 Ridge Street, Suite 312
Council Bluffs IA  51503
712-396-4117