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New location!! 04-14-2021 We are proud to announce the opening of our new location in Wheaton, conveniently located off Butterfield Rd. We offer 1.5T High-Field MRI, CT, US, mammography, X-ray. ...
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Automated Breast Ultrasound is Here! 08-03-2020 We now offer ABUS (Automated 3D Breast Ultrasound) at our Elk Grove Village location!  This ia fabulous tool to be used in conjuction with mammography to screen women with dense breasts.  It is covered by insurance, and we also offer an affordable self-pay rate.  Call us to find out m...
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COVID-19 03-16-2020 Dear BLMI patients and friends,   In this difficult time as we are battling COVID-19 in this country and across the world, we want you to be aware that we have put in place measures to control the spread of disease.   We are screening all patients entering the facility for symp...
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What is 3D Mammography? 09-09-2019   We offer 3D Mammography at our Elk Grove and Bedford Park Locations!   What is 3D Mammography, and Why is it so Important?   3D mammography (Digital breast tomosynthesis) is the most advanced breast imaging tool for early detection in breast cancer. When combined with 2D mammography...
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Dense Breast Screening 01-21-2019 https://www-chicagotribune-com.cdn.ampproject.org/…/ct-biz-…   Do you have dense breasts? Bright Light's doctors always make sure to send a letter out to our patients to let them know if they have dense breasts. This is so important because mammograms can be less sensitive in wome...
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3D Mammography is here!! 11-09-2018 Beginning this month, you can schedule your 3D mammogram with us!  We are so excited to offer the new cutting edge technology of breast tomosynthesis ...
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3D Mammography is Coming! 11-01-2018 We are proud to announce that we will soon offer 3D mammography to our patients!  This is coming in Nov 2018.  Feel free to call us with questions or to schedule! ...
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Breast Health Awareness Month! 10-07-2018 October is Breast Health Awareness Month!!  This October, to welcome our mammogram program at our new Melrose Park location, screening mammograms are only $50!!  Ladies, take care of yourselves this October and make sure to get your yearly mammogram! ...
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Live Chat with Dr Mendi Regarding Breast Health 05-13-2018  Join Dr. Mendi for a Q and A about your Breast Health! https://healthama.amafeed.com/for-moms-on-mothers-day-take-the-time-to-take-care-of-yourself-ask-my-502263...
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Happy Mom's Day 05-11-2018  Let's treat our mothers well this mother's day! Moms, don't forget about your breast health.  Make sure to get your annual screening mammograms!  Detection is the best prevention for breast cancer.  Screening mammograms can catch breast cancer very early, and have decreased brea...
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Dr Mendi in the News! 05-11-2018     See Dr.Mendi featured in Voyage Magazine! http://voyagechicago.com/interview/meet-resham-mendi-md-bright-light-radiologyskan-imaging-elk-grove-village-bedford-park/        ...
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We now offer Breast MRI! 09-16-2016 A breast MRI usually is performed after you have a biopsy that's positive for cancer and your doctor needs more information about the extent of the disease. In certain situations, such as for women with a high risk of breast cancer, have a very strong family history of breast cancer or carry a hered...
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BLR Welcomes Its New Doctors 08-16-2016 Welcome to Dr. Vicky Lin (breast imaging specialist) and Dr. Hillary Bauer-Cohen (body imaging specialist)!  Click the "Our Radiologists" link to read more about our new doctors. ...
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Do you have high deductible, co-insurance, or health savings account? 11-18-2015 Given the changes in healthcare, more and more of the cost of healthcare is falling on the patient.  We are here to help.  We offer prices that are reasonable, usually 80% lower than the hospitals, saving you hundreds to thousands.  Call us or visit us, and learn more about the imagin...
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Come see our newly remodeled facility. 02-01-2015 You will not find a more pleasant facility to have your imaging done.  A comfortable, updated facility has all of the latest technology to ensure that you get the best possible test.  Experience the Bright Light Difference---  hospital-level technology, without the extra cost and inco...
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Bright Light Radiology welcomes our new radiologist and Medical Director, Dr. Mendi! 01-08-2015 Dr. Resham Mendi is a renowned expert in the field of medical imaging.  She is a native of the Chicago area, and completed her undergraduate training Sum Cum Laude at Northwestern University.  Dr. Mendi also attended Northwestern University for medical school.  She did her residency t...
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