To Save a Life, funded by the Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for
the Cure, the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and
the Regional Team of the Sisters of Mercy, provides screening and diagnostic
services, as well as education, to women throughout Western Arkansas. .
 Screening Mammograms
Screening mammograms are provided via the Mercy Mammography Van, literally
a health facility on wheels. The Mammography van, purchased
by the St. Edward Mercy Auxiliary, visits the River Valley Primary
Clinic, formerly the Mercy Northside Clinic, once to twice a month
to provide screening mammograms for economically disadvantaged women.
The van is scheduled to visit the River Valley Primary Care Services’ Fort
Smith Clinic, located at 3202 North 6th Street in Fort Smith, on the
following dates in 2007: April 5th, May 3rd, June
7th, July 12th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th, November 1st,
and December 6th. Additional
dates will be scheduled as needed.
To learn about qualifying for or scheduling a free mammogram, call River
Valley Primary Care Services at (479) 785-5700.
Diagnostic Procedures
Economically disadvantaged patients requiring further diagnostic testing
are assisted through St. Edward Mercy Medical Center. To
learn about qualifying for diagnostic procedures, contact Carolyn Schmidt
at 479-314-6206.
Education
To Save a Life provides breast health information and resources to the
community. If you would like someone to come speak to your women’s
group or provide you with breast health resources, contact Nancy Hochmuth,
To Save a Life Coordinator, at 479-314-1198 or nhochmuth@mercy.net.
Breast Health Resources
If you need help navigating breast health resources, please contact Nancy
Hochmuth, To Save a Life Coordinator, at 479-314-1198 or nhochmuth@mercy.net
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