OBSP is ON ITS WAY!

 

The Mobile Breast Screening Van is Coming….

 The
Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program

will be coming to

 

Marathon from August 9th to 12th , 2010   

and will be located at the

Wilson Memorial Hospital

 

and to Manitouwadge from August 12th & 14th, 2010

and will be located at the

Manitouwadge General Hospital

 

Did you Know?

Ø      7800 Ontario women will develop breast cancer

Ø     2000 Ontario women will die from it

Ø     1 in 9 women has a chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime

Ø     75 % of breast cancers are found in women aged 50 and over 

 

Women who are 50 and over can call 1-800-461-7031 to make an appointment.  Both the woman and her doctor will receive a copy of her results.  She will be recalled every two years thereafter unless otherwise recommended.  Women under age 50 need a physician’s referral for a mammogram. 

BE PRO-ACTIVE BY TAKING THE LEAD IN YOUR OWN HEALTH CARE!

 

Statistics can be changed; screening and early detection are important tools you have available to ensure you are as healthy as possible.

 

You get your vehicle’s maintenance done every 5000 km, why would your own body – which cannot be traded in for a younger model – be any less of a priority? Book your appointment with the Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program today! 

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