Breast Health

Better Breast Health
Starts Here

Feel confident knowing you’re in the care of a women’s health care network dedicated to providing comprehensive breast care. The Breast Centers at AdventHealth, take a multidisciplinary approach to diagnostics and treatment, from mammography screening and early-stage diagnosis to breast cancer treatment and dedicated, long-term follow-up care.

A Breast Care Program Built for You

The Breast Centers at AdventHealth Hendersonville serve women who have discovered a breast lump, have an abnormal mammogram and patients who are at high risk of breast cancer.

Our program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). That means you’ll always have superior breast care delivered in a comforting, person or patient-focused environment. From screenings and advanced cancer treatments to surgical interventions, you will always be in the best care.

Know Your Risk for
Breast Cancer

Knowing your risk of breast cancer is important. If you are considered high risk, talk with your primary care provider about screenings and testing they may recommend for you.

Breast Cancer High Risk Factors Include:

  • Inherited gene mutations associated with increased cancer risks such as BRCA1 and BRCA2
  • Family history of breast, ovarian or pancreatic cancer or a family member diagnosed before age 50
  • Chest radiation treatment before age 30
  • Dense breast tissue
  • Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
  • Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia
  • Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
  • Positive liquid biopsy for breast cancer
  • Phyllodes tumor (usually benign)

Meet Our Expert
Breast Care Team

Breast Cancer Resources

You’re more than a patient. You’re a unique person with dreams and goals. That’s why we’ve gathered the cancer resources and support you need to make your journey a little more comfortable.

Learn more

Get Support. Give Support. Feel Empowered.

You’re not alone. A cancer support group offers the opportunity for you or your loved ones to share your journey and emotions with others who have traveled the same path.

Our support groups are a free resource to anyone in the community. If you are interested in joining one of our support groups, please reach out to the facilitator listed.

Advanced Cancer Support Group

Through discussion and guided exercises, participants explore ways to cope with the challenges of living with advanced cancer and to continue to find meaning and hope. This group is professionally facilitated by a professional clinical oncology social worker and is open to people living with metastatic and/or advanced cancer, regardless of where they live or are receiving care. The program is free, but pre-registration and a telephone consultation with the facilitator is required before attending.

When: 1st Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:00 pm

Facilitator: Katie Atkins, Clinical Oncology Social Worker, Kathryn.Atkins@AdventHealth.com or Call828-687-5693

Living Well and Breast Cancer Sisterhood Group

Meeting monthly, this group offers education and peer support for breast cancer patients and survivors at any stage, including post-treatment.

When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:00-1:00 pm

Facilitator: Domenica Cohen, Breast Health Navigator at Domenica.Cohen@AdventHealth.com or 828-650-8201

Commission on Cancer Accredited Program

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards. They promote cancer prevention, research, education, and monitoring of comprehensive quality care.

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

The NAPBC is here to help your facility deliver high-quality care for breast disease that’s available today. We set standards, provide quality measures, offer participation in clinical trials, and more. That includes professional education and patient advocacy along with benchmark comparisons.

ASCO QOPI Certification Program

The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program provides a three-year certification recognizing high-quality care for outpatient hematology-oncology practices within the United States.

American College of Radiology Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center

We are honored to be a one-stop, comprehensive high-quality patient experience for breast health. All ACR Comprehensive Breast Imaging Centers offer mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and more. This designation recognizes AdventHealth as a leader in quality breast imaging programs.

NAPBC Program Team

Our multidisciplinary NAPBC-accredited program team works together, ensuring our program maintains excellence and meets NAPBC standards.

  • Physicians

    Colette Salm-Schmid, MD FACS - Surgeon, - Breast Program Director

    Douglas Thompson, MD - Medical Oncologist, Alt Program Director/CLP

    Jordan Burner, MD- Diagnostic Radiologist

    Christine Moore, MD - Medical Oncologist

    Heath Jones, MD - Pathologist

    Daniel Baseman, MD - Radiation Oncologist

  • Clinical Support Team

    Heather Duncan, RN - Oncology Nurse

    Jennifer Reyneart - Social Worker

    Amber Wheeler - Clinical Research

    Kathryn Grotzinger, RN - Oral Chemotherapy Navigator

    Elizabeth Barten - Oral Chemotherapy Navigator

    Starr Marlor, NP - Medical Oncology

    Lauren Baldwin - Clinical Services Manager