| Program: | Ontario Breast Screening Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Sault Area Hospital |
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| Phone Numbers: | 705-256-4709 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-833-255-6277 | ||
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Call 911 in emergencies Mental Health: 705-759-3398 |
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| Fax: | 705-256-4702 | ||
| Website: | www.sah.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
750 Great Northern Rd Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B 0A8 |
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| Intersection: | Great Northern Rd and Lukenda Dr | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Hours vary, call ahead | ||
| Service Description: |
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 |
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| Fees: | 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 ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Sault Ste Marie and area | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 4-4-2025 |
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