The Representative's Corner

From left, UH Parma Medical Center Director of Operations Mary Beth Talarico, Chief Operating Officer Dr. James Hill, State Rep. Sean P. Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer Yvonne Moon and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chris Dussel.

As your state representative, I view one of my main jobs as bringing home dollars from Columbus to our local community to positively impact our quality of life. I am very happy to report that, after a lot of hard work, I recently successfully negotiated and secured $700,000 in funding for University Hospitals Parma Medical Center’s Breast Cancer Center.

My dear mom succumbed to breast cancer a decade ago, and, like many others, I have so many friends who have and continue to grapple with it. I know the great work that University Hospitals does for the Parma area and all of northeast Ohio. For these reasons, I was a fierce advocate for the large allocation of funds for UH Parma’s Breast Cancer Center.

This funding will enhance services that are provided to patients by increased screenings and ultimately resulting in earlier treatment and intervention. In fact, the new center will offer:

• Walk-in screenings and extended hours with option for same-day diagnostic workup and surgery consultation
• Same day screening results
• Upgraded advanced imaging equipment
• Expanded access to specialized breast radiologists and surgeons
• Increased annual mammogram volume

Upon hearing the news, my good friend Chief Operating Officer of UH Parma Dr. James Hill said, “The enhanced UH Parma Breast Health Center will help increase screenings and ultimately save lives. We are thrilled that State Representative Brennan helped secure funding to bring innovative and personal patient care close to home. It will allow our caregivers additional resources to prevent, diagnose, and treat breast disease and help our patients live healthier lives.”

The Center will serve patients from the Parma community and beyond, providing quality healthcare to the entire region. Know that I remain committed to serving you honorably and to the best of my ability.