Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Site: Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Service: Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0747 | Last Modified: 18 Oct 2017 | Last Full Update: 18 Oct 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OBSP |
| Office Phone | 519-843-2010 ext 3403 |
| Website | www.gmch.ca/ontario-breast-screening-program |
| Located In Community | Fergus |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women * screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue) and information on breast self-examination * screening results 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 |
| Hours | Office hours Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5 pm * appointment times vary |
| Areas Served | Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 50 year(s) and up Women 50-74 years at average risk and women older than 74 years with medical referral * no incidence of breast cancer in the past * no acute breast symptoms * have not had a mammogram within past 12 months * women who have had breast implants removed * women with breast augmentation that does not involve implants * women who have had breast reduction |
| Application | Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years * written requisition from physician for women older than 74 years |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Breast Self Examination Instruction ; Cancer Detection ~ Breast Cancer ; Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology ~ Breast Cancer |
