Allen County Regional Hospital to Offer Mammography Service

IOLA, KS - Allen County Regional Hospital announced today that it is now offering mammography services to area patients through Saint Luke’s Breast Centers and Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute following accreditation by the American College of Radiology’s Committee on Mammography. 

Saint Luke’s breast radiologist, Cole Worley, MD, is serving as the lead interpreter for scans taken at Allen County Regional Hospital.  

“It’s been a pleasure working with the entire team at Allen County Regional Hospital and we’re glad to have them on board,” said Dr. Worley. “It’s important to know that getting a mammogram at the hospital in Iola will be the same quality as getting a mammogram at one of our locations in the metro. It’s the same type of equipment, same software, and the same team of breast radiologists reading the scans.” 

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Statistics indicate that one in eight women will develop breast cancer sometime in their lifetime.  

“Catching cancers earlier is critical,” said Dr. Worley. “Early detection improves patients’ prognosis and the chance for treatment success.” 

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100 percent of women with stage 0 or stage I breast cancer have a 5-year survival rate. That number decreases as cancer becomes more advanced. Only about 22 percent of women with Stage IV or metastatic breast cancer have a 5-year relative survival rate. 

“We’re excited to be able to offer this important service to our Allen County area patients,” said Jeremy Armstrong, Allen County Regional Hospital Administrator. “If you’re due for a mammogram, now is a great time to get in and get it done. Take care of yourself, and encourage your mothers, daughters, sisters, and other special women in your life to do the same.” 

Saint Luke’s recommends all women 40 years of age and older get a mammogram yearly. Women considered high risk may need to get annual mammograms at an earlier age. Patients due for their annual mammogram do not need a doctor’s order for a screening 3D mammogram.  

3D screening mammograms are now fully covered by both Kansas and Missouri insurance with no out-of-pocket costs. As always, you should check with your insurance or call the hospital if you are uncertain of coverage. 

Patients can schedule a mammogram at Allen County Regional Hospital by calling 620-365-1205. 

Allen County Regional Hospital is a member of Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 14 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.