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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Phone Numbers:
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705-360-6012
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Crisis:
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705-264-3003
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Fax:
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705-360-6681
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Address:
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700 Ross Ave E
Timmins, ON
P4N 8P2
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Intersection:
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Ross Ave and Hwy 655
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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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 patient and primary care provider
Women who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment * women who receive abnormal results are referred to their primary care provider for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years of age * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years of age for specialized high risk screening
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 40 years and older who have no previous history of breast cancer, no breast implants and who have not received a mammogram within the last year * services are also provided to women between 30 and 69 years of age identified as a high-risk
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Designated for the provision of French language services
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Area Served:
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Timmins and area
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Last Updated:
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1/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147251
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