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Closer to Home: A New Chapter
in Breast Health at GBGH
For years, mammography services soft mauve gown or wearing their
have been difficult to access for our own clothing, will help patients feel
community. more at ease during their visit.
Thanks to your generosity, that is Although the space is complete, for
about to change. the next few months, individuals
who need a mammogram must
Later this year, GBGH will begin
have a physician referral as the
offering a full range of breast
team works through a rigorous
health services right here at
accreditation process, performing
home. A purposefully designed
and submitting scans to meet
Mammography Suite is complete,
clinical standards.
and soon, patients will have access
to 2D and 3D mammography, breast Following accreditation, GBGH
ultrasound, and biopsy services—all will apply to the Ontario Breast For patients, this means something
in one place. Screening Program to be designated profound: care closer to home,
as a high-risk screening site, a fewer repeat visits with all services
From the moment patients arrive, together in one place, and a more
process that can take several weeks.
the new space has been thoughtfully connected journey from screening
After that, we look forward to
created to feel welcoming, through diagnosis.
celebrating the official opening of
comfortable, and private.
this space with our community.
This is more than a renovation. It’s
A calming waiting area with a an investment in the health of our
This careful approach ensures
fireplace and mural sets the community for generations to come.
the program meets the highest
tone, while dedicated rooms for
standards of quality and safety
mammography and ultrasound, along
from day one.
with private changing areas and a
bathroom, ensure a respectful and
supportive experience. Even small Because of you, lives will be changed
details, like the choice of a and saved, today and into the future.
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