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Horizon Health Network - Réseau de Santé Horizon, Charlotte County Hospital, Breast Screening Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC0554 | Last Modified: 06 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-465-4444 |
| Fax | 506-465-4418 |
| Nancy.Buchanan@Horizonnb.ca | |
| Website | en.horizonnb.ca/facilities-and-services/facilities/charlotte-county-hospital.aspx |
| Primary Contact | Nancy Buchanan, Department Coordinator, Horizon Health Network-Zone 2; Phone: 506-465-4452; Email: Nancy.Buchanan@Horizonnb.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Diagnostic Imaging Charlotte County Hospital 4 Garden St Stephen, NB E3L 2L9 |
| Description & Services | |
| Cross Reference | Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation ; Breast Screening Program ; Charlotte County Hospital ; Horizon Health Network - Réseau de Santé Horizon |
| Description of service(s) | What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. Preparing for a Mammogram Avoid using the following in and around the breast area and under your arms: lotions creams perfumes deodorants Describe any breast symptoms or problems to the technologist performing the exam. Risks or Complications: Minimal exposure to radiation. Women should always inform their physician or X-ray technologist if they are or think they might be pregnant. How long will a mammogram take? Your mammogram will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Breast Needle Localization Breast needle localization is a preoperative procedure which is done in the Mammography Room of the Medical Imaging Department. It involves the placement of a fine wire/needle, which will act as a guide for the surgeon, at the area of concern in the breast. Risks or Complications: Minimal exposure to radiation How long will breast needle localization take? The duration of the exam is 45 to 60 minutes. |
| Hours | Appointments required for mammography. Contact hospital for details. |
| Areas Served | St Stephen - and surrounding area |
| Boundaries | Zone 2 |
| Eligibility | Ages: 40 year(s) and up May be self-referred every two years after 50 years of age, if no breast problems are present. Other ages to be referred by physician. |
| Application | Call for an appointment. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | St Stephen |
| Address & Map | |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival*** |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Cancer Detection ~ Breast Cancer |
