Halton Healthcare - Georgetown Hospital

Application

Medical referral required * x-ray walk-in patients only * appointment required for other services
Ontario Breast Screening Program: Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 40 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years

Eligibility / Target Population

Ontario Breast Screening Program: Women 40-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as having a high-risk

Fees

Most services are covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Staff speaks a variety of languages * interpretive services available

Area Served

Halton Hills and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Enter through main hospital entrance, turn right and continue down the corridor to the Diagnostic Imaging Registration Desk

Description of Services

Outpatient and inpatient services for taking images of the body to diagnose medical conditions

Computed Tomography (CT scan)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
ultrasound
bone mineral density testing
general imaging (x-ray)
mammography (breast x-rays used to screen and diagnose medical conditions)
gastric examinations
special procedures

Ontario Breast Screening Program - Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women * 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

Diagnostic Imaging