Breast Health Centre & Mammography
OVERVIEW
At Windsor Regional Hospital’s Breast Health Centre, our goal is to improve and accelerate every step patients have with the health system from initial referral, to assessment, diagnosis, and referral for treatment. Patient care is supported by the most advanced screening tools and access to a multidisciplinary care team, Windsor Regional Hospital offers "one-stop", patient-centred coordinated care in a setting built for patient comfort and privacy.
The care providers at the Breast Health Centre include a multidisciplinary care team of mammography technologists, radiologists, ultrasound technologists, surgeons, and a patient navigator, who coordinate additional testing throughout the diagnostic journey.
Our Services:
- Digital Mammography
- Magnification Views
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound and Mammography Guided Biopsy
- Referral for Surgical Consultation
- Patient Resources
Mammography
A mammogram is a special type of x-ray performed on the breast. Windsor Regional Hospital operates three mammography units that are all accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists under a strict quality inspection program. The service is also associated with the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
All of our Mammography Staff are certified by the Ontario College of Medical Radiation Technologists.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is a program of Cancer Care Ontario. The OBSP provides high-quality breast cancer screening for women aged 50 to 74 years. Breast cancer screening is free-of-charge for women in Ontario.
Women between the ages of 50-74 do not require a referral from their - primary care physician. To book your OBSP appointment (Mammogram) at the Met Campus, please call 519-254-5577, Ext. 52546.
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Windsor Regional Hospital is a designated Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) High-Risk Screening Site. We perform annual Mammograms & MRIs for women 30-69 that are determined to be at “high risk” for breast cancer based on their personal or family history or a known gene mutation (BRCA1/BRCA2, etc.) To receive high-risk breast screening you must be referred by a primary care provider and have genetic counseling and/or testing to determine eligibility for the program.
The OBSP High-Risk Screening Centre:
- Provides genetic counseling and assessments for women who may be at high risk for breast cancer (if appropriate).
- Offers annual screening mammography and breast MRI for women who have been confirmed to be at high risk for breast cancer.
- Facilitates follow-up breast assessment services for women who require extra tests.
- Sends annual reminder letters for breast MRI and Mammogram scheduled on the same day.
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FAQ's
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Please do not wear any deodorant or powder to your mammogram appointment. Wear a 2-piece outfit if possible. When you arrive in the Mammography department, check in at the reception desk. The clerk will ask you for your health card and verify your name and date of birth.
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The test will take 5 - 10 minutes.
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| The technologist will bring you into the room and ask you to answer a few questions about yourself and your family history. They will explain the exam to you and answer any questions you may have. The technologist will then begin the exam and position you appropriately. Expect to feel pressure from the compression. A certain amount of pressure is necessary for a good mammogram so it is important for patients to know that each picture only takes a few seconds. You should not feel any discomfort after your mammogram. |
CONTACT US
For questions about patient appointments, please call Centralized Booking at 519-254-1727.
Shelly Nicol
Manager, Diagnostic Imaging
Phone: (519) 254-5577 ext. 52305
Email: Shelly.Nicol@wrh.on.ca
Claudio Pullo
Director, Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiopulmonary, EEG, and PFT
Phone: (519) 254-5577 ext. 52333
Email: Claudio.Pullo@wrh.on.ca