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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-376-8637
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Toll-Free:
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Central Scheduling: 1-888-525-0553 (Mon-Fri 7am-5pm)
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Fax:
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519-376-1846
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Address:
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1800 8th St E, Box 1800
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6M9
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Intersection:
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8th St E and 11th Ave E
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Location:
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North Grey
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women 50 years and over and screening for women aged 30- 69 at high risk of developing breast cancer
Women can refer themselves to the program without a medical referral and the program is free * screening includes physical breast examination by a specially trained nurse (at most locations) and two-view mammography * 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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self or physician referral * medical referral required for women 30-69 at high risk of developing breast cancer
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Women 50 years and older * women 30-69 with a high risk of developing breast cancer
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Grey and Bruce
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Last Updated:
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9/13/2010
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Service Record URL:
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http://southwesthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=11251
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