CoxHealth now offering mammogram screenings in Ozark

Patients in Ozark and surrounding communities now have a new location for mammogram screenings. CoxHealth has added mammography services to the CoxHealth Ozark Clinic, allowing patients to receive regular and 3D mammograms in a location that is close to home.

“Mammograms save lives, and we’re thrilled to make it more convenient for patients to be screened,” says Susan Smith, manager of The CoxHealth Breast Care Clinic. “When patients receive a mammogram at the Ozark Clinic, our team at The Breast Care Clinic will review their results, giving patients the same expert care closer to home.”

Previously, mammography services were only offered at hospital campuses. The Ozark Clinic is the first CoxHealth location outside of a hospital campus to offer regular and 3D mammograms. There are also plans to add mammography services at additional clinic locations in the future.

“Our clinics support all stages of the health care journey, from preventive care to treatment of illness,” says Brock Shamel, vice president of Cox Medical Group. “This will be a life-saving addition for the communities around Ozark, and we look forward to expanding to new preventive services at different locations in the future.”

CoxHealth follows the American College of Radiology mammography guidelines, which encourage women 40 and older to schedule yearly mammograms. It is recommended that women in their 20s and 30s schedule a clinical breast exam every three years, and that women of all ages conduct monthly self-exams and report any concerning changes to their primary care provider.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a good reminder to schedule a mammogram. Patients can schedule a mammogram at the Ozark Clinic by calling 417-269-5198 or 417-269-LADY or visit our website to learn more.