| Program: | Ontario Breast Screening Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Hospital Medical Imaging Department |
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| Description of Services: |
Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women
Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue) * screening results are sent to both the woman and her doctor Women who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment * women who receive abnormal results are referred to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Women 40-74 years for OBSP, women 30-69 years for the OBSP High Risk Program, and patients of any age for Breast Assessment Mammograms/Ultrasounds who have a symptom/personal history of breast cancer | ||
| Application: | Call for appointment * no referral required for patients between 40 and 74 years of age without symptoms and with no personal history of breast cancer * medical referrals also accepted for patients of any age with symptoms/concerns and/or a history of breast cancer | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Grey and Bruce counties | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-376-8637 | ||
| Email: | web@brightshores.ca | ||
| Website: | www.brightshores.ca/medical-imaging/ | ||
| Address: |
1800 8th St E, Box 1800 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6M9 |
Map | |
| Intersection: | 8th St E and 11th Ave E | ||
| Location: | Owen Sound | ||
| Hours: | Mon 8am-4pm | ||
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