Driving Early Detection - Ozarks Healthcare’s emphasizes Mammography Services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Ozarks Healthcare is ramping up its efforts to promote early detection by bringing its Mobile Mammography Unit to multiple communities across the region. As breast cancer continues to affect the lives of countless women and their families, the emphasis on early detection has never been more crucial.
Early detection can make all the difference in the battle against breast cancer, improving outcomes and potentially saving lives. Throughout October, Ozarks Healthcare aims to make mammograms more accessible than ever, offering advanced 3D breast screenings on the go. The Mobile Mammography Unit, fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals who provide compassionate care.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder for all women to be proactive about their health. Regular mammograms remain one of the most effective tools in detecting breast cancer in its early stages, when treatment can be most successful. Ozarks Healthcare's Mobile Mammography Unit brings this vital service directly to communities, ensuring that women have convenient access to screenings without needing to travel far.
In addition to mobile services, Ozarks Healthcare offers mammography screenings at its main campus in West Plains. Ozarks Healthcare’s Mammography Department is an Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certified and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited center, offering a comprehensive range of breast care services.
Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule for October 2024:
When: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Fordland Clinic, 1059 Barton Dr., Fordland
When: Tuesday, Oct. 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Thayer, 1375 Nettleton Ave., Thayer
When: Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Town & Country Supermarket, 102 Main St., Gainesville
When: Thursday, Oct. 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 805 North Kentucky Ave., West Plains
When: Tuesday, Oct. 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care, 61 Highway Y, Ellington
When: Wednesday, Oct. 23
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Missouri State University-West Plains, 128 Garfield Ave., West Plains
When: Thursday, Oct. 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company Willow Springs Branch, 708 E. Main St., Willow Springs
When: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Missouri Ozarks Community Health, 504 W. Broadway Ave., Ava
When: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Lincoln School, 1400 East Pony Thomas St., West Plains
Patients are advised to schedule their mammograms in advance by calling 417-257-5912, as appointments are limited.
To qualify for mammograms through Ozarks Healthcare's Mobile Mammography Unit, patients must meet specific criteria: be female and 40 years or older, have not had a mammogram in the past year, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, have no implants or breast issues such as discharge, lumps, pain, or discoloration, and have never been diagnosed with breast cancer.
For more information about Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit, visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/services/imaging-services/mobile-mammography/.
Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.
Ozarks Healthcare’s state-of-the-art Mobile Mammography Unit is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by expert professionals who are dedicated to patients’ wellbeing.
