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Breast Screening Eligibility and Recommendations

Answer a few questions to see if you’re eligible to self-refer for a screening mammogram.

Screening Locations and Mobile Clinic Schedule

Hours and addresses for permanent and mobile breast screening locations in Nova Scotia.

Benefits and Limitations of Screening

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High-Risk Breast Screening

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Approximately 113 results

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Nov
2025
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29
Nov
2025

Eskasoni Health Center

The Breast Screening mobile is located in the front of the building with free parking surrounding it.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to register with health card. ...

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Community: Eskasoni
Dates are subject to change if the program encounters weather, public health advisories, availability of staff or equipment breakdowns.
Eskasoni Health Center
4555 Shore Rd
Eskasoni, NS B1W 1K3
Canada
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01
Dec
2023
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Mon
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Apr
2024

Cape Breton Regional Hospital

The Breast Screening Mobile is located along the left side of the hospital, just past the Cancer Centre. Please do not park in the Cancer Centre parking lot. There are...

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Community: Sydney
Dates are subject to change if the program encounters weather, public health advisories, availability of staff or equipment breakdowns.
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
1482 George St
Sydney, NS B1P 1P3
Canada
Directions
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23
Jun
2025
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24
Jun
2025

Indian Brook Health Centre

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to register with health card. 

Please do not wear perfume, powder, lotion, or deodorant on the upper body. Please wear two-piece outfit...

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Community: Indian Brook
Dates are subject to change if the program encounters weather, public health advisories, availability of staff or equipment breakdowns.
Sipekne'katik Health Centre
601 Church Street
Sipekne'katik First Nation (Indian Brook), NS B0N 2H0
Canada
Directions
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Mon
11
Aug
2025
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Tue
12
Aug
2025

Royal Canadian Legion

The Breast Screening Mobile is located in the main parking lot, in front of the building off to the side. There is free parking in front of and alongside the...

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Community: Long Island
Dates are subject to change if the program encounters weather, public health advisories, availability of staff or equipment breakdowns.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 92
184 Water Street
Freeport, NS B0V 1B0
Canada
Directions
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06
Nov
2025
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08
Nov
2025

Waycobah First Nations Health Centre

The Breast Screening Mobile is located in the main parking lot in the front of the building. There is free parking in front and alongside the mobile.

Please arrive 15...

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Community: Whycocomagh
Dates are subject to change if the program encounters weather, public health advisories, availability of staff or equipment breakdowns.
Waycobah First Nations Health Centre
149 Reservation Road
Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0
Canada
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nsbreastscreening.ca/patient-navigation

Patient Navigation

What is a Patient Navigator? The Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program offers patient support through the role of a Patient Navigator. A Patient Navigator is a support for patients and physicians, from an abnormal mammogram through to core biopsy. She is available to help answer any questions you may have...
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nsbreastscreening.ca/pink-rose

Pink Rose

The Beginning of the Pink Rose Project The Pink Rose project began in 1994 when a group of breast cancer survivors recognized there was a lack of information for breast cancer patients and their families. Stemming from the project, the Pink Rose kit was designed to help physicians interact more...
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nsbreastscreening.ca/resources

Resources

Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program has a number of resources to support patients and primary care providers. If you would like to order larger quantities of any of the items below or additional promotional materials such as pens, magnets, or calendars, please contact us. Screening Mammogram Pamphlet Diagnostic Mammogram Pamphlet...
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nsbreastscreening.ca/core-biopsy

Core Biopsy

What is a core biopsy of the breast? A radiologist uses a needle to take tissue samples of an area of your breast. The needle is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide on the mammography equipment or by an ultrasound machine. (A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in reading...
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Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program
603L-7001 Mumford Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2H8
Canada

Contact

Book your screening mammogram by calling:

1-800-565-0548

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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