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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Ontario Breast Screening Program
Organizations: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Hospital
Phone Numbers: 807-684-7777
Website: tbrhsc.net/programs-services/prevention-and-screen...
Address: Regional Cancer Care Northwest 980 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
Location: Located at Oliver Rd near Golf Links Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Hours not specified
Service Description: Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women
  • Involves a mammogram (x-ray of the breast)
Note: Screening includes two-view mammography where screening results are sent to both the patient and her doctor
Note: Individuals who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment. Individuals with abnormal results are referred back to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests
Screen for Life Coach: Mobile cancer screening but that visits nearly 75 locations throughout Northwestern Ontario
  • Patients who live in the region can call to book an appointment in a community near them
Fees: None
Application:
  • Call the office to book an appointment

  • No referral required for eligible women between 40 and 74 years of age
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Most women, as well as trans, nonbinary and Two-Spirit individuals aged 40 to 74 who are at average risk for breast cancer with mammography every two years

  • Women aged 30 to 69 years of age who are identified as being at high risk for breast cancer with annual mammography and breast magnetic resonance imaging screening

  • Women who are at average risk and have never had breast cancer, and do not have breast implants

  • Women who have not had a mammogram within the past year
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Thunder Bay and area

This information was last completely updated on: 10-2-2025


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