Dr. Carrie Rowe, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
Pennsylvania health officials visited Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center this week to highlight the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at improving breast cancer screening in the state. The new approach is designed to help identify patients who are at higher risk for breast cancer and encourage women to schedule annual mammograms.
According to state data, breast cancer remains a significant health issue in Pennsylvania, with more than 13,000 women diagnosed last year. The rate of diagnosis in the Commonwealth is higher than the national average. Health leaders emphasize that early detection through preventive screenings can save lives.
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen stated, "Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, with more than 13,000 women diagnosed in the Commonwealth last year. Preventive screenings are lifesaving for Pennsylvanians, who have a higher rate of breast cancer diagnosis than the national average."
Caroline Beohm, Policy Director at the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, joined Dr. Bogen during the visit. Other participants included Ron Beer, Chief Administrative Officer for Geisinger Northeast Region, and Ahmad Hanif, Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology for Geisinger Northeast Region.
The officials encouraged all eligible women to take advantage of these advancements by scheduling regular mammograms.
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