The quest for a "winning" breast center

This article focuses on the initiatives and first hand experiences in the establishment of a women's breast center at a not-for-profit, 305 bed, community hospital located in the highly affluent area of southern Connecticut. According to the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), a breast center organizes the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast services in a multidisciplinary approach. The services can be under one roof or at different locations, but the key is they must be under one unified leadership. Making a commitment to establish and maintain a viable breast center can be financially advantageous, as well as an outstanding service dedicated to women's breast health.