Program: Ontario Breast Screening Program
Organizations: Riverside Health Care
Riverside Health Care - Fort Frances - La Verendrye Hospital
Description of Services: Breast screening for early detection of breast cancer in women
  • Provides clinical breast exam preformed by a specially trained nurse
  • Conducts mammograms (x-ray of the breast)
  • Teaches how to perform self examinations
Note: Screening can include a physical breast examination by a specially trained nurse and two-view mammography where screening results are sent to both the patient and her doctor
Note: Individuals who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next screening appointment. Individuals with abnormal results are referred back to their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional tests
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Women 40 years of age or older or women between 30 to 69 years of age who are identified as being high risk

  • Has never had breast cancer or breast implants

  • Has not had a mammogram within the past year
Application:
  • Call for appointment

  • No referral required for women 40 years and older

  • Medical referrals also accepted for women between 30 and 69 years
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-274-4808
Fax: 807-274-2898
Email: riverside@rhcf.on.ca
Website: www.riversidehealthcare.ca/breast-health
Address: 110 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2B7
Map
Location:
  • Located at Victoria Ave across the street from Rainy River
  • Closest intersection is at the corner of Victoria Ave and Front St
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Contacts: Andrea Faragher - Manager, Diagnostic Services
807-274-4808 * a.faragher@rhcf.on.ca

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