Wellington Health Care Alliance - Groves Memorial Community Hospital

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for women 40-74 years

Eligibility / Target Population

Women 40-74 years * no acute breast symptoms * no history of breast cancer * no mammogram within the past 12 months * transfeminine people require at least 5 consecutive years of feminizing hormone use

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; French

Area Served

Wellington County 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

Ontario Breast Screening Program