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New Cancer Screening Partnership Launches in Algoma
The Group Health Centre and Algoma Primary Care Network are joining forces to improve access to cancer screenings for residents without a family doctor.
The new initiative focuses on helping unattached patients access important preventative services, including cervical, breast and colon cancer screening, as well as information about the lung cancer screening program.
With regional cervical cancer screening rates below provincial averages, the partnership aims to address gaps in care and make it easier for people without a primary care provider to get the screenings they need.
The service launched in October, with a nurse helping patients identify which screenings they're due for and navigate the process of accessing care.
Don't have a family doctor? Contact the Group Health Centre to learn more about accessing the screening service and getting connected with preventative care. You can also register with Health Care Connect to find a primary care provider. Number is (705) 759-7459.
