Clinics set for March 13 and March 27 at Group Health Centre for those without a primary care provider
Group Health Centre is offering free cervical cancer screening clinics to people without a primary care provider.
These clinics will be held on Friday, March 13 and Friday, March 27 at the Group Health Centre, 773 Great Northern Road location.
Appointments are available:
Friday, March 13: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, March 27: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
These clinics aim to improve access to cervical screening for individuals who may otherwise struggle to receive this critical preventive care.
“Cervical screening continues to be a vital tool in early detection and prevention of cervical cancer,” said Carol McDowell, a nurse practitioner at GHC.
“These clinics ensure that individuals without a primary care provider still receive equal access to essential health services, empowering them to take charge of their cervical health and get the care they need.”
The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends that eligible individuals—including women, transmasculine, and non-binary people—who have been sexually active schedule a cervical screening every three years starting at age 25. This is the most effective method for detecting early cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is highly treatable when caught early.
How to Book an Appointment:
Individuals without a primary care provider can schedule an appointment by calling 705-759-7465.
GHC patients or those with access to GHC’s Access Care Clinic who need cervical screening should contact their healthcare provider’s office directly to book an appointment.
Community members who have a primary care provider outside of GHC and are due for a cervical screening are encouraged to contact their provider’s office to schedule a test.
Click here for more information about cervical cancer screening and eligibility.