Inspira’s Women’s Imaging Center in Mullica Hill Earns National Breast Imaging Accreditation

Certification Demonstrates Commitment to Early Detection and Quality Care

MULLICA HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inspira Health is proud to announce its Women’s Imaging Center at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill has been recognized as a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (CBIC) by the American College of Radiology. This national accreditation underscores Inspira's commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive breast imaging services across the region.

The ACR, a respected institution comprised of radiology and radiation oncology experts, awards CBIC certification to breast imaging centers that meet requirements for equipment, medical personnel and quality assurance and achieve excellence across all voluntary accreditation programs, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program. This is the first time Inspira’s Women’s Imaging Center has earned this distinction, following its accreditations in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, and MRI.

“Our recognition as a comprehensive breast imaging center is a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by our MRI, mammography and ultrasound teams, whose collaboration has been key to achieving this accreditation,” said Lydia Stockman, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Inspira Medical Centers. “Their efforts to integrate advanced imaging techniques with personalized care allow them to detect and diagnose breast cancer at its earliest stages."

For Gloria Thomas of Pennsville, NJ, annual screening mammograms had been part of her yearly routine for more than 25 years. And beginning in 2020, she chose the Women’s Imaging Center at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill for her mammograms.

"They are polite and sensitive to my needs -- a pleasant experience," said Thomas.

In March of 2023, Thomas' screening mammogram led to a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer, that was treated with chemotherapy, a partial mastectomy and radiation therapy. Throughout the process, the Oncology team at the hospital's Leading-Edge Cancer Center supported her every step of the way.

Now a little more than a year out from her last treatment, Thomas is back to her normal activities. And in May, Gloria will visit the Women’s Imaging Center for her post-treatment mammogram. At age 79, Thomas remains vigilant and hopes her experience will encourage women of all ages to get cancer screenings as recommended by their health care providers.

About Inspira Health
Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization committed to providing an exceptional experience for patients and their loved ones. Tracing its roots to 1899, the system comprises four hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, nine multi-specialty health centers and locations throughout South Jersey.

Inspira’s surgical teams provide a wide array of innovative robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, including nationally accredited bariatric services at Inspira Medical Centers Mullica Hill and Vineland. In partnership with Cooper University Health Care, Inspira provides comprehensive neuroscience and cardiology services throughout the region.

Inspira’s extensive ambulatory services include urgent care; ambulatory surgery centers; physical and occupational therapy; comprehensive behavioral health; primary and specialty physician practices; and extensive outpatient imaging in partnership with Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI). Inspira EMS covers communities throughout South Jersey. Inspira’s Population Health and Community Impact Departments address social drivers of health that impact individuals and families in our region.

Inspira’s more than 1,400 physicians and advanced practice providers, and 8,000 employees, provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. As a regional leader in physician training, Inspira Health educates and provides extensive clinical opportunities for more than 280 medical residents and fellows in 16 nationally accredited programs. Accredited by DNV Healthcare, the system’s clinical and support staff are focused on providing quality care as a High Reliability Organization. To learn more about Inspira Health, visit InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.