Brightshores Health System
Service: Ontario Breast Screening Program, Owen Sound Hospital
Record #:
GRE0348
Last Modified:
05 Nov 2024
Last Full Update:
30 Aug 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-376-8637, Does not accept voicemail. |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-668-9304, Provincial |
| breastscreening@brightshores.ca | |
| Website | https://www.brightshores.ca |
Addresses and Location
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address | 1800 8th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6M9 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1800 1800 8th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6M9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
| Description (Service) | 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 through a reminder letter from Cancer Care Ontario. Women who receive abnormal results are referred to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests Works closely with the Breast Assessment Program to serve patients who require a referral. The OBSP is administered by Cancer Care Ontario through its regional cancer centres. |
Service Details
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Appointments: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Women who have no breast concerns, no personal history of breast cancer, 40-74 years of age, no referral required. High risk women 30-69 years of age, with referral. |
| Application | Call for appointment. Have health card ready when you call. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Administration
| Alternate Name | GBHS ; OBSP |