Breast Health

Riverside Breast Health Program

Appointments

(807) 274-1900

Hours

Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm
Closed on Weekends and Statutory Holidays

Referral

Self or Physician/Nurse Practitioner

More Information

This program is for patients who:

  • Want to learn about breast awareness
  • Of all ages, women with a personal history of breast cancer

 Breast Screening in this program includes:

  • Breast awareness teaching
  • A clinical breast exam by a specially trained nurse
  • A digital mammogram (x-ray of the breast) if needed

Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

Appointments

(807) 274-4808

Hours

Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm
Closed on Weekends and Statutory Holidays

OBSP is one of the highest quality breast screening programs in the world.

This program offers Breast Screening for women who:

  • Women 50 years and older can self-refer to an OBSP centre or by a physician’s order.
  • Women 50 years and older are screened at OBSP provided they have not had breast cancer
    • have not received a bilateral mammogram within the preceding 11 months
    • are not experiencing new and acute breast symptoms
    • do not have a breast augmentation
    • are an Ontario resident

The OBSP provides:

  • High-quality digital mammograms
  • A reminder letter when it is time to return for next screening mammogram