CANCER SCREENING FOR UNATTACHED PATIENTS
People without a primary care provider in Canada may miss the opportunity to be screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer as recommended by Cancer Care Ontario. Join us in discussing why cancer screening matters and an opportunity to ensure you are up to date with the recommended Cancer Care Ontario guidelines.
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, February, 25th | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
LOCATION
Hospice Huntsville, Algonquin Grace Hospice Program Area BACK PARKING LOT | 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville
Cancer Screening for Unattached Pateints is hosted by Dr. Melanie Mar, Family Physician at the Annex Clinic for Unattached Pateints, Lead Physician, Algonquin Family Health Team.
ABOUT THE EVENT
- A presentation on the value of cancer screening and who is eligible.
- A safe space for women who want to discuss and arrange a Pap/HPV test or mammogram to check for early signs of cervical or breast cancer.
- An opportunity for men and women to discuss and arrange for colon cancer screening.
- Refreshments will be provided.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Patients who do not have a primary care provider in Muskoka and:
- If you are 25-69 yrs old; have a cervix; have ever been sexually active; have never had cervical screening; or have not had a Pap test in the last 3 years, then a Pap/HPV test is recommended.
- If you are a 40-74 yr old woman, Two-Spirit, trans or non-binary person ; have never had a mammogram; or have not had one in the last 2 years, then a mammogram may be recommended.
- If you are 50-74 yrs old person who has not had a stool test in the past 2 years or a colonoscopy in the past 10 years, then a Fecal-immunochemical test (FIT) may be recommended.
- ANY unattached patient in the Muskoka and Almaguin area who wants to learn more about cancer screening and community services for people without a doctor or nurse practitioner.
HOW CAN I GET THERE?
We’re happy to help you get to the event. Transportation support is available. Let us know on registration what your needs are.
If you are driving, please park at the back of the Hospice building and look for the signs to the event.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Email: Janine.vandenHeuvel@algonquinfht.ca
You can also call 705-787-0846 x 202. Please leave a voicemail if you are unable to connect with someone right away.