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🎀 Book Your Mammogram – Take Charge of Your Health! 🎀

August 26, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Upcoming On-Campus Dates: Springfield Campus – September 15 | West Plains Campus – October 29

Early detection saves lives! Regular mammogram screenings are essential for identifying breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. Don’t wait—schedule your appointment today.

Coverage:

  • Mammograms are covered 100% in-network under both the Base and Buy-Up medical plans.

  • As of January 1, 2024, Missouri law now requires insurance plans to cover diagnostic mammograms—used when symptoms or prior imaging suggest follow-up is needed—with no cost-sharing. This means these medically necessary screenings are covered in full by insurance when using an in-network provider.


🚌 Upcoming On-Campus Mammogram Opportunities

Springfield Campus – Mercy Mammogram Bus

  • Location: In front of Freudenberger House

  • Contact: 417-820-2790

  • Upcoming Dates:

    • September 15

    • October 16

    • November 17

West Plains Campus – OZH Mammogram Bus

  • Location: Lybyer Parking Lot

  • Contact: 417-257-5912

  • Upcoming Date:

    • October 29


Mobile Mammogram Qualifications

Mercy Mobile Mammography (Springfield)

  • Women age 40+

  • At least 1 year since last mammogram

  • No current breast problems

  • Can accommodate breast implants (notify scheduler)

  • Must be able to enter the bus via steep steps and stand unassisted

  • Appointment: 15–30 minutes

  • Same equipment and staff as Mercy Breast Center

Ozarks Healthcare Mobile Mammography (West Plains)

  • Female, 40+

  • No mammogram in the past year

  • Not pregnant or breastfeeding

  • No implants or breast issues (pain, lumps, discharge, discoloration)

  • Never diagnosed with breast cancer


💰 Extra Incentives for Getting Screened

  • $100 Wellness Benefit through Allstate Critical Illness Insurance

  • $50 Be Well Benefit through UNUM Hospital Indemnity Plan

Remember: Benefit enrollment or changes must be made within 31 days of a qualifying life event or during Open Enrollment (Nov 1 – Dec 1).


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