| Program: | Ontario Breast Screening Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Great War Memorial Hospital - Perth Site |
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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: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Women 40 years and older who have not been previously diagnosed as having breast cancer, do not have breast implants, and are not experiencing new or acute breast symptoms | ||
| Application: | Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 40 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Perth | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-267-1500 ext 5678 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 613-267-1172 | ||
| Website: | www.psfdh.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
33 Drummond St W Perth, ON K7H 2K1 |
Map | |
| Intersection: | Drummond St and Isabella St | ||
| Hours: | Out-patient bookings: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
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