| Program: | Ontario Breast Screening Program | ||
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Blanche River Health Kirkland Lake Site |
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| Phone Numbers: | 705-568-2127 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-866-274-7774 | ||
| After Hours: | 705-567-5251 | ||
| Fax: | 705-568-2149 | ||
| Email: | communications@blancheriverhealth.ca | ||
| Website: | www.blancheriverhealth.ca | ||
| Address: |
145 Government Rd E Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4 |
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| Intersection: | Government Road and Northern College | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
| Service Description: |
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: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: | 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 | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | 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 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Temiskaming | ||
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