The Screen for Life coach travels to over 75 communities in Northwestern Ontario. It offers breast screening mammograms for women 50-74 years of age, 'ColonCancerCheck' fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits to individuals 50-74 years of age and cervical screening Pap tests to women 25-69 years of age. Appointments can be made by calling (807) 684-7777. A two person team (Registered Nurse (RN) and a
Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) specializing in mammography) share screening, driving and coach set up/take down duties. The regional travel season extends from April to November, then the coach returns to Thunder Bay for the winter months.
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