Blanche River Health - Kirkland Lake Site - Ontario Breast Screening Program

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for women 40-74 years of age * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years of age for specialized high risk screening

Eligibility / Target Population

Women 40 years and older who have no previous history of breast cancer, no breast implants and who have not received a mammogram within the last year * services are also provided to women between 30 and 69 years of age identified as a high-risk

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area Served

Temiskaming

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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