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Wimmera Health Care Group - Wimmera Base Hospital
Breast screening
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Opens 8:30am
Wimmera Health Care Group - Wimmera Base Hospital
Contact
Phone
1300 132 050Fax
03 5381 9129
Website
Wimmera Health Care Group - Wimmera Base Hospital
(http://www.whcg.org.au)
Location
Horsham Base Hospital, 83 Baillie Street HORSHAM VIC 3400
Opening times
Hours might change due to public holiday
Today
8:30am–5pm
Tuesday
8:30am–5pm
Wednesday
8:30am–5pm
Thursday
8:30am–5pm
Friday
8:30am–5pm
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Call 1300 132 050About this service
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Additional information
BreastScreen provides free mammograms (breast x-rays) to women 40 years of age and over. The early detection of breast cancer offers a better chance of treatment and recovery.
Mammography is a low dose x-ray, whereby each breast is compressed firmly for a few seconds. The x-rays are then read by two radiologists trained in the detection of early breast cancer. Results are forwarded to the client, by letter, within two weeks.
If any changes are detected on the x-ray, BreastScreen offers a free, high quality assessment at St John of God Hospital, Ballarat. This involves counselling and further tests. If cancer is detected, women are referred back to their own doctor for treatment.
Women 50 and over who have no breast symptoms and have not had breast cancer in the pas, are encouraged to attend BreastScreen every two years. Women 40 - 49 have a lower risk of breast cancer, but may join the program if they wish.
Wimmera BreastScreen is part of the Central Highlands and Wimmera BreastScreening & Assessment Service.
Fees
No fees apply to eligible women
Area Serviced
Wimmera region
Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 132 050 FAX: 03 5381 9129
Email: info@whcg.org.au
Additional Information
Ring 132 050 for appointment. Some evening appointments available.
Other inquiries to the Education Officer, Ph: 03 5381 2106
Mammography is a low dose x-ray, whereby each breast is compressed firmly for a few seconds. The x-rays are then read by two radiologists trained in the detection of early breast cancer. Results are forwarded to the client, by letter, within two weeks.
If any changes are detected on the x-ray, BreastScreen offers a free, high quality assessment at St John of God Hospital, Ballarat. This involves counselling and further tests. If cancer is detected, women are referred back to their own doctor for treatment.
Women 50 and over who have no breast symptoms and have not had breast cancer in the pas, are encouraged to attend BreastScreen every two years. Women 40 - 49 have a lower risk of breast cancer, but may join the program if they wish.
Wimmera BreastScreen is part of the Central Highlands and Wimmera BreastScreening & Assessment Service.
Fees
No fees apply to eligible women
Area Serviced
Wimmera region
Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 132 050 FAX: 03 5381 9129
Email: info@whcg.org.au
Additional Information
Ring 132 050 for appointment. Some evening appointments available.
Other inquiries to the Education Officer, Ph: 03 5381 2106
Other services at this location
- GP (General practice)
- Physiotherapy
- Optometry
- Support groups
- Clinical pathology
- Infectious diseases service
- Support groups
- Needle and Syringe Program
- Palliative medicine
- Hospital based outpatient clinic
- Support groups
- Nursing service
- Nurse led clinic
- Nursing service
- General surgery
- Dentists
- Children's medical service
- Support groups
- Nursing service
- Community health services
- Nurse led clinic
- Physical and rehabilitation medicine
- Diabetes education
- Aged care case management
- Cardiology
- General surgery
- Support groups
- Sexual assault counselling
- One on one mentoring support
- Community health services
- Health information and referral
- Social support service
- Community health services
- Obstetrics
- Disability supported accommodation
- Support groups
- Urology
- Hearing clinic
- Obstetrics
- Podiatry
- Prosthetic and orthotic service
- Nurse practitioner led clinic
- Support groups
- Aged care information and referral
- Nurse practitioner led clinic
- Support groups
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.