SAVI SCOUT and Brevera Biopsy System allows surgeons to find exact location of cancerous cells

MELBOURNE, FL — Health First Cancer Institute is now featuring SAVI SCOUT, a radar localization system. Featured on Good Morning America, SAVI SCOUT makes lumpectomies (or partial removal of the breast) easier for patients and surgeons. It offers:

• Greater precision and efficiency in breast health surgery
• Reduced wait times, enhanced patient satisfaction and advanced treatment
• Safe, precise identification of location of breast tumors
• First in Brevard County
• Wireless - the size of a grain of rice

The Brevera Biopsy System is also new technology for the Health First Breast Center. This system streamlines the entire breast biopsy process from start to finish - with real-time imaging for instant verification and automated post-biopsy specimen handling. It offers:

• Fast biopsy procedures
• Maintains sample integrity from patient to pathology
• Improved sample identification
• First in Brevard County
• Advanced tissue handling automatically separates samples

About Health First

Founded in 1995, Health First is Brevard County's not-for-profit, community healthcare system. The fully integrated delivery network (IDN) includes health insurance plans, hospitals, a multi-specialty medical group, and outpatient and wellness services. As a locally owned, not-for-profit organization, Health First is committed to investing in our community. In 2017, Health First provided more than $159 million in community support. To learn more about Health First and how we're giving back to our community, please visit HFgivesback.org.