Hanover and District Hospital
Service: Ontario Breast Screening Program
Record #:
GRE0347
Last Modified:
15 Apr 2024
Last Full Update:
14 Aug 2020
Description
Description (Service) | 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. The OBSP is administered by Cancer Care Ontario through its regional cancer centres. |
Service Details
Hours | To book appointment: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, clinics: by appointment Tue 9 am-2:30 pm |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
Eligibility | Women who have no breast issues. 50-74 years of age, no referral required. High risk, 30-69 years of age, with referral. |
Application | Call for appointment |
Languages | English; Other - Multi-language staff can be made available |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Hanover |
Address & Map | 90 7th Ave Hanover, ON Canada N4N 1N1 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 519-364-2340 ext 260, Scheduling |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-668-9304, Provincial |
Website | https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/cancer-care-ontario/programs/screening-programs/ontario-breast-obsp |
Mailing Address | 90 7th Ave Hanover, ON Canada N4N 1N1 |