Ozarks Healthcare announces Remaining December Dates for Low-Cost Lab Screenings

Ozarks Healthcare’s Laboratory Services is reminding community members that there is still time this month to take advantage of its low-cost lab screenings at select locations. These affordable screenings provide an accessible way for individuals to “know their numbers” and monitor key health indicators, including blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, calcium levels, and more.

As part of Ozarks Healthcare’s continued commitment to community wellness, low-cost lab screenings will remain available throughout 2025. The program offers a convenient and cost-effective option for staying proactive about personal health.

To streamline the experience, community members may now visit participating Ozarks Healthcare locations on designated dates, no appointment required.

Available Screenings Include:

• CBC (Complete Blood Count): Evaluates overall health, including anemia and signs of infection.
• CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel): Provides insight into kidney/liver function, metabolism, and more.
• A1C (Diabetic Screening): Measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months.
• Lipid Panel (Cholesterol): Assesses cholesterol and triglyceride levels to support heart health.
• PSA (Prostate Cancer Screening): Helps detect potential prostate cancer concerns early.
• TSH (Thyroid Screening): Screens for thyroid function and related disorders.
• Vitamin D Screening: Recommended for individuals at risk of deficiency.

Remaining Low-Cost Lab Screening Dates for December

December 11 – Ozarks Healthcare Family Care

December 11 – Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine West Plains

December 11 – Ozarks Healthcare Main Campus (West Plains)

December 16 – Ozarks Healthcare Gainesville

December 17 – Ozarks Healthcare Thayer

Community members attending a low-cost lab screening are also encouraged to review Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography schedule for additional preventive services.

Pricing is as follows:

$40: CBC, CMP, TSH

$30: PSA, Vitamin D

$17: A1C, Lipid Panel

For more information, contact your local Ozarks Healthcare clinic or find a location near you at www.ozarkshealthcare.com.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.