| Program: | Ontario Breast Screening Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Wellington Health Care Alliance Groves Memorial Community Hospital |
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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: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Women 50-74 years at average risk and women older than 74 years with medical referral * no incidence of breast cancer in the past * no breast augmentation * will screen women with breast reduction | ||
| Application: | Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years * referral required from physician for women older than 74 years | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Wellington County and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-843-2010 ext 47013 | ||
| Fax: | 519-843-7637 | ||
| Email: | info@gmch.fergus.net | ||
| Website: | gmch.whca.ca/diagnostic-imaging | ||
| Address: |
131 Frederick Campbell St Fergus, ON N1M 0H3 |
Map | |
| Intersection: | Beatty Line N and Frederick Campbell St | ||
| Location: | Fergus | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
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