Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit to travel in December

WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will continue to travel and offer mammogram services to surrounding communities through the month of December.

In the spirit of the holiday season, it is crucial to emphasize that health should always remain a top priority. Ozarks Healthcare urges individuals not to delay mammograms, even amid the festivities. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, and scheduling a mammogram is a proactive step in safeguarding one’s wellbeing.

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.

Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule for December 2023:

When: Tuesday, Dec. 5

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care, 405 Main St., Van Buren

 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 6

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Ozarks Healthcare Winona, 9104 St. Hwy. 19, Winona

 

When: Thursday, Dec. 7

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Ozarks Healthcare Mountain Grove, 500 E. 19th St., Mountain Grove

 

When: Tuesday, Dec. 12

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Ozarks Healthcare Alton, 100 Medical Dr., Alton

 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 13

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy (Gainesville), 512 3rd St.., Gainesville

 

When: Thursday, Dec. 14

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Ozarks Healthcare Mountain View, 220 N. Elm St., Mountain View

 

When: Tuesday, Dec. 19

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Ozarks Healthcare Thayer, 1375 Nettleton Ave., Thayer

 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care, 2879 James Blvd., Poplar Bluff

 

When: Thursday, Dec. 21

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Fordland Clinic, 1059 Barton Dr., Fordland

 

When: Tuesday, Dec. 26

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company Liberty Branch, 607 N. Elm St., Mountain View

Sponsored by West Plains Bank and Trust Company

 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 27

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company Houston Branch, 1473 Sam Houston Blvd., Houston

Sponsored by West Plains Bank and Trust Company

 

When: Thursday, Dec. 28

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply, 660 Nettleton Ave., Thayer

Sponsored by Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply

 

For added convenience, patients can schedule a mammogram to take place at a location from this schedule ahead of time by calling 417-257-5912. Appointments are available but limited, so please secure your spot in advance. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of proactive healthcare. Schedule your mammogram today and ensure a healthier tomorrow.

Patients wishing to have their mammograms conducted through Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit must: 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.

For more information about Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit, visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/services/imaging-services/mobile-mammography/.