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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Address:
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110 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2B7
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Victoria Ave across the street from Rainy River
- Closest intersection is at the corner of Victoria Ave and Front St
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Service Description:
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Provides a multi-site, multi-function health care system serving the residents of the Rainy River District
Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women- Provides clinical breast exam preformed by a specially trained nurse
- Conducts mammograms (x-ray of the breast)
- Teaches how to perform self examinations
Note: Screening can include a physical breast examination by a specially trained nurse and 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
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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 and 69 years
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Women 40 years of age or older or women between 30 to 69 years of age who are identified as being high risk
- Has never had breast cancer or breast implants
- Has not had a mammogram within the past year
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