Niagara Health - Niagara Falls Site - Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

Application

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

Women 40-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French publications and website

Area Served

Niagara Falls and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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