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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
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Address:
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255 Elizabeth St E
Listowel, ON
N4W 2P5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Davidson Ave N and Elizabeth St E
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Service Description:
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Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women
Screening includes digital 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:
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Most fees are covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 50 and 74 years * medical referrals accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 50 years and older and women between 30 and 69 years identified as having a high-risk for breast cancer
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