Northwest Health Services to host first Mobile Mammography Bus
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Northwest Health Services announced it will host its first Mobile Mammography Bus at its Family Medicine Associates Clinic.
The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2303 Village Drive.
According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, in 2024, an estimated 5,980 women in Missouri were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Across the state, a significant majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive, with the five-year relative survival rate of around 89%, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Health experts share through a report on breastcancer.org, that getting a mammogram is often the best way to find breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.
NHS said appointments must be scheduled directly with Diagnostic Imaging and participants are encouraged to bring their insurance cards. Walk-in appointments are welcome, but are subject to availability.
Those interested in scheduling an appointment should call 913-344-9989. While scheduling a mammogram, NHS said to tell the scheduler that the appointment is on the mobile coach for the date listed above.
Women ages 35 to 39 are eligible for a screening baseline mammogram; however, they should check with their insurance provider prior to the screening for plan eligibility and coverage. Women 40 years or older do not need an order.
NHS said the most recent screening mammogram should be 12 months or more prior to the current mammogram for insurance coverage reasons. Interested participants are encouraged to check with their insurance provider if they are less than 12 months.
Those who schedule an appointment will be sent a Breast Imaging Form and Medical Records Release Form, which must be provided at the time of their appointment. Participants will also need a Photo ID, an insurance card and the name of a primary care physician.
Patients are also asked to refrain from wearing deodorant, lotion or perfume from the waist up on the day of their appointment, and are also asked to wear a two-piece outfit so they don't have to fully disrobe.
