Program: Ontario Breast Screening Program
Organization: Brightshores Health System
Owen Sound Hospital
Medical Imaging Department
Phone Numbers: 519-376-8637
Email: web@brightshores.ca
Website: www.brightshores.ca/medical-imaging/
Address:
1800 8th St E, Box 1800
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6M9
Intersection: 8th St E and 11th Ave E
Location: Owen Sound
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Service Description: 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


Fees: Covered by OHIP
Application: Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 50 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Women 50-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Owen Sound and area
See Also: Ontario Breast Screening Programs
Last Updated: 6/18/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=11251

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