By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in all of the College's voluntary, breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program

The breast imaging services at TriPoint Medical Center and Mentor Campus are fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. Peer-review evaluations, conducted in each breast imaging modality by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field, have determined that these facilities have achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs.

Lake Health's Breast Center was recently accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. As the only accredited breast center in Lake County, Lake Health offers comprehensive  services and advanced treatments for breast patients such as mammography at seven sites, including digital mammography at TriPoint Medical Center, West Medical Center, and the Mentor Campus; minimally invasive core breast biopsies with stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI guidance; breast ultrasound; breast MRI;  weekly multidisciplinary breast conferences; a breast health navigator that is available to coordinate services and guide patients and families through the health care system; and a monthly breast cancer support group. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy, including Mammosite, are offered through the Lake Health/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.

For more information about Lake Health's Breast Center, visit our website at www.lakehealth.org.

The keynote presenter for this year's Runner's Clinic is Ted Rupe, Ohio's first major marathon winner and three-time Ohio Runner of the Year. Drawing on years of experience and expertise, Mr. Rupe will present important tools and guidance to help runners focus on their endurance and performance goals.

The Runner's Clinic will also feature vendor exhibits and several breakout sessions, including:

• Preserving Your Knees - Eric Parsons, MD
• Running a Marathon is Possible - Gary Robinson
• Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries - Mark Mendeszoon, DPM
• Creating Harmony Between Your Run and Your Nutrition - Gretchen Chriszt, MS, RD, LD
• A Runner's Guide to Hip Bone Health - Patrick Hergenroeder, MD

The cost of the Runner's Clinic is $20 and includes a long-sleeve technical running shirt. Light refreshments will be provided. For a brochure and to register, call the Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000 or 1-800-454-9800. Registration deadline is January 22, 2012.

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Dr. de León earned her podiatric medicine degree from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and completed her residencies at St. Francis Medical Center/Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, CT, and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Her special medical interests include sports medicine, sports injuries and preventive care, diabetic limb salvage, wound care, and pediatrics. Dr. de León has been a member of Lake Health's medical staff for 15 years.

Dr. Santacruz Chavez earned her medical degree from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia School of Medicine in Lima, Peru, and completed her postgraduate training in diagnostic radiology through the Altman/Mercy/NEOUCOM program in Canton, OH followed by a breast imaging fellowship at Aultman Hospital.  Dr. Santacruz Chavez has been a member of Lake Health's medical staff for one year.

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CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio, December 28, 2011 - The birth of a child is one of the life's most joyous occasions. To help parents document this special time, Lake Health has partnered with Bella Baby Photography to capture newborns' first days in a natural and artistic way.

Bella Baby Photography specializes in newborn photography, shot in a photojournalistic style using natural light. Each professional mini photo shoot lasts 15-20 minutes and takes place in the comfort and privacy of the hospital room. Instead of a traditional headshot, photos feature newborns in a variety of styles and creative poses-from swaddled in a plush blanket to being cradled in the arms of parents or siblings.

Shortly after each session, photos are posted to an online, custom slideshow for review. New parents are able to share the images with family and friends via a password-protected site. Parents can then order prints, digital images and other keepsakes.

"This high quality, personalized approach to newborn photography is really innovative. We're thrilled to be able to provide this unique service to all our new mothers who have just delivered," explained Angie Quirk, director of Women's and Children's Services for Lake Health. "Since we started this program nine months ago, feedback has been extremely positive."

Photographers are at TriPoint Medical Center and West Medical Center most days so no appointments are necessary. For more information about Bella Baby Photography, please visit bellababyphotography.com.