Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for eligible individuals between 40 and 74 years old * medical referrals also accepted for eligible individuals between 30 and 69 years old.

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 40-74 years old identified as eligible for the average-risk program, and individuals 30-69 years old identified as being at high risk for breast cancer

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Contacts

Cynthia Stulp - DI Manager
519-352-6400 ext 6511 * cstulp@ckha.on.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

Language interpretation services available upon request * www.ckha.on.ca/patients-and-visitors/accessibility/#languageinterpretationservices

Area Served

Chatham-Kent and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services

Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in eligible individuals.

Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue) * screening results are sent to both the individual and primary care provider

Individuals who receive normal results are automatically recalled for next screening appointment * individuals who receive abnormal results are referred to primary care provider for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests