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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
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Phone Numbers:
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905-522-1155 ext 32899
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Address:
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100 West 5th St
Hamilton, ON
L8N 3K7
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Intersection:
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West 5th St and Fennell Ave W
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Location:
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Hamilton (Mohawk)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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By appointment
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 40 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 40-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Hamilton and area
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Last Updated:
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10/16/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=179328
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