October 6, 2026 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is unveiling advanced mammography technology at its Breast Center, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to providing women in the community with high-quality, compassionate breast care.
The new mammography system combines advanced imaging capabilities with features designed to create a more comfortable experience for patients. The technology helps clinicians capture detailed breast images to support the detection of breast cancer while incorporating patient-centered design features intended to reduce discomfort during compression.
“Getting an annual mammogram is an important step women can take to prioritize their health,” said Cory Mead, CEO of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. “By investing in advanced technology at our Breast Center, we’re working to make that experience as comfortable and convenient as possible while giving our care teams the high-quality images they need.”
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an important reminder for women not to put off recommended screenings. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital encourages women to speak with their healthcare provider about the breast cancer screening schedule that is right for them.
To schedule an annual mammogram, call 561-792-4892.
About HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 207-bed full-service, acute care hospital specializing in emergency, pediatric, intensive care, orthopedic and spine care, maternity and level III neonatal care services, and minimally-invasive and robotic surgery. With more than 1,200 colleagues and 945 medical staff, we care for more than 14,000 admitted patients and more than 62,000 emergency room patients annually. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is home to the only dedicated Women’s and Children’s Center in the western Palm Beach County community.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is one of Florida’s leading healthcare networks. Its 11,200 physicians and 80,000 colleagues work together to deliver evidence-based, collaborative care through nearly 12.8 million patient encounters annually. With more than 670 connected care sites—including hospitals, physician practices, urgent care centers and freestanding emergency rooms—across the state, HCA Florida Healthcare helps expand access to the specialized care patients need. HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals are annually recognized for excellence in patient experience and clinical outcomes, including three facilities ranked in the top 2% nationally for overall clinical excellence. A leader in healthcare education, HCA Florida Healthcare supports the next generation of healthcare workers through its 153 graduate medical education programs across 29 hospitals. In 2025, the network provided more than $1.1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.5 million to community organizations across the state. Visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
