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Program:
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Ontario Breast Screening Program
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Phone Numbers:
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905-377-7795
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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905-373-6914
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Address:
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Northumberland Hills Hospital
1000 DePalma Dr
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5W6
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Intersection:
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Burnham St and DePalma Dr
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible
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Hours:
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Hours vary, call ahead
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Service Description:
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Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in woman
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
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Fees:
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Covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required for women between 40 and 74 years * medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 40-74 years, and women 30-69 years identified as being at high risk for breast cancer
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Cobourg and area
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Last Updated:
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5/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=134733
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