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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Address:
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21 Sylvan St W
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Sylvan St on the opposite side of the harbour from downtown area
- Closest intersection is at Sylvan St and Lakeview Dr just past Husky the Muskie
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Hours:
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General Mammography: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Breast Screening: Mon, Wed-Thu 12 noon-4 pm
Breast Screening Follow-Up: Tue 12 noon-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services
Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women- Conducts mammograms (x-ray of the breast)
- Teaches how to perform self examinations
NOTE:- Screening includes a two-view mammography where screening results are sent to both the patient and her doctor
- 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
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Application:
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- Call for appointment
- No referral required for women 40 years and older
- Medical referrals also accepted for women between 30-69 years of age
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Women 40-74 years of age and
- Has never had breast cancer or breast implants and
- Has not had a mammogram within the past year
- Women aged 30 to 69 years of age who are identified as being at high risk for breast cancer
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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