Oak Valley Health - Markham Stouffville Hospital - Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

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 - Population(s) Served

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 Note

Translation services available

Area(s) Served

Markham 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