Regular screening for breast cancer saves lives.
And it’s never been easier, according to officials at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
That’s the message the CKHA is hoping to impart to the public to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“CKHA encourages everyone eligible to get screened – it’s a simple step that can make a life-saving difference,” a recent CKHA media release stated. “Early detection is one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes and save lives.”
Recent updates to the Ontario Breast Screening Program mean that eligible individuals aged 40 to 74 can now self-refer online to any of the 12 screening sites in the Erie St. Clair region, including CKHA.
Appointments can be booked directly at CKHA here: Book Your Screening. You can also call 519-437-6089 to book your appointment at CKHA. This booking line is monitored Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Hospital staff have been showing their support for breast health in the community this month by “Wednesdays, We Wear Pink!”, organized by the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program.
A total of 3,073 mammograms were performed at CKHA in the last fiscal year.
For more information on breast cancer testing and prevention, visit: Ontario.ca – Breast Cancer Testing & Prevention.
