On the Move for Early Detection - Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit to make 12 stops in September
Ozarks Healthcare continues its commitment to community health by extending the services of its Mobile Mammography Unit throughout September 2024. As the month begins, Ozarks Healthcare underscores the critical importance of proactive health measures, particularly in the early detection of breast cancer.
Early detection remains a key factor in the fight against breast cancer, and Ozarks Healthcare strongly encourages individuals to schedule their mammograms without delay. The Mobile Mammography Unit, featuring advanced 3D mammogram technology and staffed by a team of dedicated professionals, offers comprehensive breast screening services.
Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule for September 2024:
When: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care, 61 Highway Y, Ellington
When: Wednesday, Sept. 4
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Winona, 9104 St. Hwy. 19, Winona
When: Thursday, Sept. 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Mountain Grove, 500 E. 19th St., Mountain Grove
When: Tuesday, Sept. 10
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Alton, 100 Medical Dr., Alton
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Mountain View, 220 N. Elm St., Mountain View
When: Thursday, Sept. 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Fordland Clinic, 1059 Barton Dr., Fordland
When: Tuesday, Sept. 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Thayer, 1375 Nettleton Ave., Thayer
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Town & Country Supermarket, 102 Main St., Gainesville
When: Thursday, Sept. 19
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care, 1 Hal’s Plaza, Ste A, Piedmont, MO
When: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Missouri Ozarks Community Health, 504 W. Broadway Ave., Ava
When: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care - Doniphan North, 109 Leroux St., Doniphan, MO
When: Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company Willow Springs Branch, 708 E. Main St., Willow Springs
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.
By taking proactive steps towards health and early detection, individuals contribute to their overall wellness. Ozarks Healthcare encourages everyone to prioritize their health and embrace September with a commitment to early breast cancer screening.
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. The unit features advanced 3D mammogram screening technology, which delivers more complex and detailed images. By prioritizing your health and not postponing essential screenings, you contribute to your overall wellness and empower yourself with knowledge.
