North Bay Regional Health Centre - Ontario Breast Screening Program

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years of age

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women 50 years and older who have no previous history of breast cancer, no breast implants and who have not received a mammogram within the last year

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Executives

Melissa Macfie - Intrim Diagnostic Imaging/OBSP Manager
Natalie Kohlsmith - Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging/OBSP-interim

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

Designated for the provision of French language services

Area(s) Served

Nipissing 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