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Sault Area Hospital - Ontario Breast Screening Program

Ontario Breast Screening Program

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750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 0A8
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705-256-4709
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Call 911 in emergencies
Mental Health: 705-759-3398
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Toll-Free: 1-833-255-6277
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Fax: 705-256-4702
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Hours vary, call ahead
Last updated: Apr 4, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for appointment * no referral required for women 50-74 years of age * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years of age for specialized high risk screening

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women 40 years and older who have no previous history of breast cancer, no breast implants and who have not received a mammogram within the last year * services are also provided to women between 30 and 69 years of age identified as a high-risk

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Sault Ste Marie and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women * community based, comprehensive program that provides complete breast health care for residents of the Algoma district

Screening includes 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
Last updated: Apr 4, 2025: Suggest an edit
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