Chilton Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center are mammography accredited facilities.
The sooner breast cancer is identified, the greater the chances of a full recovery, which is why routine screenings are so important. At Atlantic Health System Cancer Care, we have a team of board-certified, fellowship-trained experts in breast imaging radiology and mammography, as well as ultrasound technologists, who are experts in diagnostic procedures that can detect breast cancer quickly and accurately.
Mammograms and Preventative Breast Screenings
Routine breast screenings are intended for women with no symptoms of disease. Our breast centers offer:
- Digital mammography – takes an electronic image of the breast using minimal radiation
- Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) or 3-D mammography– takes multiple, clear images of the breast, so smaller tumors can be detected at an earlier stage
- Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to scan body tissue and produce clear images of the breast from side-to-side, top-to-bottom and front-to-back without radiation
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Services
Women with a suspicious finding on a routine exam may need additional testing to determine the cause. In addition to digital mammography, 3-D mammography and breast MRI, our breast centers offer:
- Breast ultrasound – uses high-frequency sound waves to produce precise images of structures within the breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy – pinpoints the precise location of the abnormal area; a needle is then inserted into the breast to obtain a tissue sample
- Breast cyst or fine needle aspiration – removes tissue or fluid with a needle for examination under a microscope to check for signs of breast cancer
- Stereotactic breast biopsy – pinpoints the precise location of abnormal breast tissue, after which a needle is inserted to obtain a sample
- Vacuum assisted, MRI-guided core biopsy – uses a vacuum-powered instrument to collect multiple tissue samples during one needle insertion
- Galactogram – obtains pictures of the inside of the breast’s milk ducts with the use of an injected contrast dye and mammography
- Needle or wire localization – locates abnormalities that cannot be felt by hand via a thin wire that’s inserted into the breast; can be performed in conjunction with a mammogram, ultrasound and MRI, or as part of a surgical biopsy, fine needle aspiration or core needle biopsy
- Lymph node mapping with sentinel node biopsy – determines whether cancer has spread from the breast to the primary lymph node
- Histopathologic marker assessment – assesses presence of genetic markers for breast cancer
Bone Density Screenings
Our breast centers also provide bone density or DEXA scans, which may be prescribed for women at risk for osteoporosis. This test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other minerals are in a segment of bone.
Locations
The breast centers of Atlantic Health System are state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to providing breast health services, such as imaging, diagnostic services and treatment planning. Designed with the patient in mind, they feature a spa-like atmosphere, soft robes, comfortable lounges, and convenient evening and Saturday appointments.
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Chilton Medical Center
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Breast Center at Chilton Medical Center
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97 West Parkway
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
- Schedule an Appointment
- 973-831-5200
- Convenient appointments available Monday through Saturday.
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97 West Parkway
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Medical Arts Center (MAC) II - Overlook Medical Center
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The Stacy Goldstein Breast Center at Overlook Medical Center
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11 Overlook Road
Ground Floor, LL103
Summit, NJ 07901
- Schedule an Appointment
- 908-522-5762
- Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. Evening and Saturday appointments available.
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11 Overlook Road
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Morristown Medical Center
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Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center
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Carol G. Simon Cancer Center
100 Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
- Schedule an Appointment
- 973-971-5321
- Monday, Thursday and Friday, 7:00am to 7:15pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00am to 3:30pm; call for Saturday hours
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Carol G. Simon Cancer Center
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Newton Medical Center
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Center for Breast Health at Newton Medical Center
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175 High Street, First Floor
Newton, NJ 07860
- Schedule an Appointment
- 973-579-8720
- Appointments available Monday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am to 6:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, and Saturday 8:00am to 9:30am. Walk-in appointments are also available.
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175 High Street, First Floor
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Morristown Medical Center Health Pavilion – Rockaway
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Breast Screening Center at Rockaway
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333 Mount Hope Avenue
Suite 130
Rockaway, NJ 07866
- Schedule an Appointment
- 973-895-6604
- Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Walk-in appointments are available.
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333 Mount Hope Avenue
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Morristown Medical Center Outpatient Medicine
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Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center
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Morristown Medical Center Outpatient Medicine
435 South Street
Suite 305
Morristown, NJ 07960
- Schedule an Appointment
- 973-971-5321
- Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Morristown Medical Center Outpatient Medicine
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Hackettstown Medical Center
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Women's Imaging Suite
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651 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- Schedule an Appointment
- 908-850-6842
- Monday through Wednesday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, Thursday, 7:30am to 7:00pm, Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to Noon.
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651 Willow Grove Street
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Overlook Medical Center – Union Campus
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Breast Imaging
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1000 Galloping Hill Road
Union, NJ 07083
- Schedule an Appointment
- 908-522-6280
- Screening mammography available Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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1000 Galloping Hill Road
Breast imaging services and bone density scans may vary by location. Please confirm when booking an appointment.

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Did You Know?
One in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her life.
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women in the US after skin cancer.
Yearly mammograms should begin at age 40 for women at average risk for breast cancer.

Financial Options for Preventive Health Services
Atlantic Health has options for members of the community who have no insurance, or whose insurance does not cover screening exams.
Please call 973-971-6581 or visit the link at the button below.
Awards and Accreditations


Chilton Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center are breast imaging centers of excellence.

Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center are accredited breast centers.

Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center recognized for "exemplary" outcomes.