Preventative Care & Screening Program
The Preventative Care and Screening Program aims to prevent illness and disease, and promote the health of our patients and community members.
Our goal is to:
- Improve overall health and early cancer detection
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Reduce the incidence of vaccine preventable illnesses in patients.
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Ensure those patients (and community members) who want to be vaccinated have an opportunity to receive this care and service.
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Perform Well-Baby, Well Child assessment
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Assess patients for Cognitive decline and risk of falls.
Preventative Care Includes:
Immunizations such as the annual Flu shot, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Shingles, Tetanus, Pneumonia and others. View more information about immunizations.
Cervical cancer screening: all women who are or have ever been sexually active are recommended to have a PAP test every 3 years from age 21 to 69. View more information about cervical cancer screensings.
Breast cancer screening: a Mammogram is recommended every 2 years women age 50 to 74 years old. A mammogram may be recommended at an earlier age if considered high-risk. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out when you should begin screening. View more information about breast cancer screenings.
Colorectal (colon) cancer screening: recommended for most patients starting at age 50 to 74, talk to your healthcare provider to find out what test is recommended based on your age and family history. View instructions on how to complete your Fecal Immunchemical Test (FIT).
Should you have any questions, or further information needed, please call 416-740-2810 or 647-342-8266 and speak to any member of our reception team.