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Programs & Services


Mammography

Mammography is a type of x-ray.

Mammography is a type of x-ray to look for growths or changes in breast tissue.

Contact Details

Peace River Community Health Centre

Address
10101 68 Street
Peace River, Alberta
T8S 1T6
Telephone
780-624-7518
Tollfree
1-800-667-0604 (Appointments)
Fax
780-624-7518, 780-643-4679
Email
screen.test@ahs.ca
Getting There

Located west of 74 Street

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
medical radiation technologists (MRTs), radiologists
Eligibility

Based on Albertan recommendations (guidelines):

Women, aged 45 to 74, who live in Alberta and have no symptoms and no personal / family history are eligible for regular breast cancer screening using mammograms every 2 years. If you're between the ages of 45 and 74, you're automatically included in the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening program. Once you turn 50, and if you haven't had a screening mammogram in Alberta already, you'll receive a letter letting you know that you're at an age when screening is important and inviting you to get screened.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

For ages 45 to 74: you can book a screening mammogram without a referral or requisition.

For ages 40 to 44: you'll need a referral or requisition from your healthcare provider for your first screening mammogram. After that, you can book future mammogram appointments by providing the name of your healthcare provider.

For ages 75 and older: if you choose to continue screening, you'll need a referral from your healthcare provider.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
DI, Mammo
Previous
Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Services, Mammography Services
Other
Mammogram, Radiography