# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ribbon Cutting for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography System
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Samaritan and Saint Agatha Foundation as we unveil the latest Contrast-Enhanced Mammogram technology to help local community members in their detection of breast cancer. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to 315-785-5745 or at samaritanhealth.com/cem-ribbon-cutting/.

Samaritan was recently awarded a $575,000 grant from Saint Agatha Foundation to purchase a Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) diagnostic system. The CEM system is a next-generation imaging technology that improves cancer detection by highlighting areas of increased blood flow, a common characteristic of breast cancer. The technology offers sensitivity comparable to breast MRI while providing higher specificity, helping reduce unnecessary biopsies. It also serves as an important alternative for patients who cannot undergo or tolerate a breast MRI.

Access to Contrast-Enhanced Mammography remains extremely limited across Northern New York, with the nearest systems primarily located in metropolitan areas such as Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City. For many North Country residents, traveling for advanced imaging presents significant challenges due to distance, winter weather, transportation limitations, and potential insurance barriers. These obstacles can delay diagnosis and treatment.

Samaritan Women’s Wellness and Breast Care provides a comprehensive range of women’s health services, including specialized pregnancy care, gynecologic services, breast imaging, timely diagnostic interpretations, and breast cancer care with Jefferson County’s only breast MRI service, and now the county’s only CEM service.

The center’s multidisciplinary team includes fellowship-trained Breast Radiologist Dr. Kelly McAlarney and Dr. Michael Peyser, the region’s only breast surgical oncologist. Learn about how Samaritan is leading local breast care at samaritanhealth.com/breast-care.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/watertown/ribbon-cutting-for-contrast-enhanced-mammography-system/200030817671335
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Watertown
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1575 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, United States
- **lat**: 43.95096
- **long**: -75.91232
- **full address**: 1575 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ribbon Cutting for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography System being held?
  - **A:** Ribbon Cutting for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography System takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1575 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ribbon Cutting for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography System?
  - **A:** Ribbon Cutting for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography System is organized by Samaritan Medical Center.

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