Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Site: Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Service: Breast Assessment Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: SHA1298 | Last Modified: 01 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Ontario Breast Screening Program * Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in woman * 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 referred directly for additional tests |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 50 year(s) and up * Must have referral if they have had breast cancer or have breast implants. (must go through your doctor's office) * Referrals for high-risk women aged 30-69. * Women between 50 and 74 years with no history or breast cancer, no breast implants and no current breast problems can self refte by calling 705-740-8166 |
| Application | Self-referral and/or Physician referral * Call for appointment (if eligible) |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation, French interpretation available upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Medical Dr and Hospital Dr |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-740-8166 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-974-4461 |
| Fax | 705-740-8167 |
| Website | www.prhc.on.ca |
| Primary Contact | Jill Cummings, Senior Mammography Technologist |
| Alternate Contact | Lindsey Justynski, Breast Health Navigator |