North York General Hospital - Outpatient and Community Services Centre

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for women 40 years and older * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years

Eligibility / Target Population

Women 40 years and older, and women between 30 and 69 years identified as having a high-risk for breast cancer

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Other languages may be available

Area Served

North York and area

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

Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)