Breast Health Center at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Celebrates Addition of the Aurora® 1.5Tesla Dedicated Breast MRI System
Advanced system to aid in detection, diagnosis and management of breast disease

(Danvers, MA) – The Breast Health Center at Beverly Hospital at Danvers, Medical and Day Surgery Center recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the addition of the Aurora® 1.5Tesla Dedicated Breast MRI System, the only Food and Drug Administration cleared dedicated breast MRI system specifically designed for the detection, diagnosis and management of breast disease.

The Aurora® System, designed with a woman’s anatomy in mind, offers patients a more comfortable MRI experience, while offering clinicians images with superior resolution and clarity. This system is ideal for detecting cancers that may be missed through mammography or clinical examination, as well as planning the correct course of treatment for those recently diagnosed.

“MRI is an emerging technology and we are proud to add a dedicated breast MRI to our Breast Health Center with the installation of the Aurora System,” said Peter Curatolo, M.D., radiologist and acting medical director, Aurora Breast MRI of Beverly Hospital. “The Aurora System plays a valuable role in the diagnosis of breast cancer at our facility, and has been instrumental in the staging and treatment planning of patients with recent diagnoses of breast disease. The Aurora System is an integrated component of our multidisciplinary center and the feedback we’ve received from patients regarding our new service has all been very positive.”

Over the years, breast cancer statistics have steadily declined in Massachusetts.  However, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the second leading cause of female cancer mortalities in the state. The addition of the Aurora® System at the Breast Health Center at Beverly Hospital at Danvers supports the most recent ACS guidelines, recommending breast MRI for women at high risk of breast cancer, while also supporting the Hospital’s mission to provide the North Shore with the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment capabilities available, in a comfortable, convenient location.

Beverly Hospital at Danvers, Medical and Day Surgery Center
The Beverly Hospital at Danvers, Medical and Day Surgery Center, part of Northeast Health System, is a state-of-the-art regional outpatient care facility designed to provide the North Shore with advanced care in a wide range of areas including the latest in breast health and digital mammography, cardiovascular care, pain management, rehabilitation and sports medicine, among others. The custom-designed, 99,000 square foot facility offers patient-friendly hours, including evenings, in a location that is both convenient and accessible at the intersection of Routes 1 and 62. Please note that Beverly Hospital at Danvers, Medical and Day Surgery Center does not have an emergency room and those requiring emergency care are encouraged to visit the Beverly Hospital Emergency Department, or the emergency department nearest to you.