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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Phone Numbers:
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705-759-5657
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-240-3903
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Fax:
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705-759-5582
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Address:
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240 McNabb St
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 1Y5
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Intersection:
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McNabb St and Willow Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 7am-4pm
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Executives:
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Darren Fetterly - Vice President of Clinical Operations
705-541-2690 * fetterly_d@ghc.on.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Val Skalecki - Manager of Diagnostic Imaging
skalecki_v@ghc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women * community based, comprehensive program that provides complete breast health care for residents of the Algoma district
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
- please bring the Ontario health card
- wear a 2 piece outfit
- don't wear any deodorants, creams, perfumes or powders
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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 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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French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Sault Ste Marie and area
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Last Updated:
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6/10/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=112032
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