Northumberland Hills Hospital - Ontario Breast Screening Program

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women 40-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Cobourg and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in woman

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