Breast Screening and Assessment Service (BSAS) 

The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is a province-wide organized breast screening program managed by Cancer Care Ontario which provides eligible Ontario women the opportunity to participate in regular breast screening. Most participants 50 to 74 years of age, at average risk for breast cancer, are screened with mammography every 2 years. No physician referral is required unless you have acute breast-related symptoms.  

The Ontario Breast Screening Program also offers a High-Risk Program for women ages 30 to 69. 

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Our OBSP program offers evening and weekend appointments on selected dates

Phone: 705-675-2283

Fax: 705-675-2637

Mammography, or a mammogram, is an x-ray of the breast. This diagnostic imaging test is performed by a Registered Mammography Radiation Technologist, and is used to detect and diagnose abnormalities in the breast.  

Phone: 705-523-7277

A Breast Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the internal structures of the breast. This diagnostic test is performed by a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and is used to detect and diagnose abnormalities in the breast.

A physician recommends a breast biopsy if a suspicious area has been detected during a mammogram, MRI or ultrasound exam. During a biopsy a small tissue sample is removed and will be reviewed by a Pathologist. This is an outpatient procedure and can take up to 2 hours to complete (depending on the type of biopsy performed). A breast needle localization is a procedure which uses mammography or ultrasound guidance and is performed when surgery is required.

Our surgical consultation service provides patients the opportunity to be referred to a breast specialist.  

Patients are seen initially in our consultation clinic for the following reasons: 

• Had a biopsy and are receiving results. 
• Primary Care Provider has referred you.

Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 

Phone: 705-523-7015

Fax: 705-523-7014