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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
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Address:
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South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
75 Ann St
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 2E4
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Hours:
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Appointments: Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer
Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue) * screening results are sent to both the patient and their primary care provider
Patients who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment * patients who receive abnormal results are referred to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests
The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is administered by Cancer Care Ontario through its regional cancer centres
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Application:
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Call for appointment * No physician referral required for people 40-74 years of age if eligibility criteria are met
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women, Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people between 40-74 years with no previous history of breast cancer or acute symptoms and have not had a screening mammogram within the last 11 months * People with implants are eligible for the OBSP program as well
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French programs
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Area Served:
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Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville
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