Mammography / Breast Imaging

Mammography or mammogram is a type of imaging that uses low-dose X-ray to examine breast tissue. There are two types of mammograms. 

• Screening mammography is recommended each year to examine breast tissue and check for breast abnormalities.  
• Diagnostic mammography may be recommended to further examine an area of concern, lump, cyst or follow-up after a screening mammography. 

A new technology called Breast Tomosynthesis or 3-D Mammography can be used in a screening or diagnostic mammography. This new technology allows the radiologist to view the breast in thin "slices" rather than as a whole, which improves the detection of lesions and reduces the need for additional views of the breast.

Yale New Haven Hospital offers online scheduling for mammograms at our Guilford, North Haven and New Haven locations.

Mobile Mammography and Breast Imaging

Yale New Haven Hospital offers state-of-the-art 3D Tomosynthesis mammography and breast ultrasound screenings on our specially outfitted mobile unit, offering convenient access to the same high-level of care that you receive at all our locations.

Certified mammography technologists and breast sonographers staff the mobile unit, while our expert radiologists read all screening mammograms taken on the unit. We are proud to provide advanced care to patients in their communities.

Care in our Communities

Our Mobile Mammography and Breast Ultrasound services can be reserved by businesses, senior centers, healthcare facilities, health fairs and other locations throughout Connecticut. Bringing screenings and care directly to your staff and the community provides ease of access and the invaluable service of encouraging preventive health care.

Reserve the Mobile Mammography and Breast Ultrasound