Ozarks Healthcare's Mobile Mammography Unit schedules Services through March 2024
In a continued effort to prioritize community health, Ozarks Healthcare recently announced the extension of its Mobile Mammography Unit services throughout March 2024. With the arrival of a new month, Ozarks Healthcare underscores the importance of proactive health measures, especially in the realm of breast cancer detection.
Early detection remains paramount in the fight against breast cancer, and Ozarks Healthcare urges individuals not to postpone their mammograms. The Mobile Mammography Unit, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by dedicated professionals, offers advanced 3D mammogram screening for comprehensive examinations.
Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule for March 2024:
When: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply, 789 Worley Dr., West Plains
When: Wednesday, March 6
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Winona, 9104 St. Hwy. 19, Winona
When: Thursday, March 7
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Mountain Grove, 500 E. 19th St., Mountain Grove
When: Tuesday, March 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Alton, 100 Medical Dr., Alton
When: Wednesday, March 13
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Town & Country Supermarket, 102 Main St., Gainesville
When: Thursday, March 14
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Mountain View, 220 N. Elm St., Mountain View
When: Tuesday, March 19
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Thayer, 1375 Nettleton Ave., Thayer
When: Wednesday, March 20
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Alton, 100 Medical Dr., Alton
When: Thursday, March 21
Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Fordland Clinic, 1059 Barton Dr., Fordland
When: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company North Branch, 1601 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains
When: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company Liberty Branch, 607 N. Elm St., Mountain View
When: Thursday, March 28
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 encouraged to schedule their mammograms in advance by calling 417-257-5912, as appointments are limited.
To be eligible for mammograms through Ozarks Healthcare's Mobile Mammography Unit, patients must meet specific criteria: be female and 40 years or older, have had no mammograms in the past year, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, have no implants or breast issues such as breast 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 urges everyone to prioritize their health and start the month of March 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.
