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A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast. It is used to help detect and diagnose breast diseases. Mammograms are used on women and men who have symptoms of a breast problem, such as a lump. However, a routine screening mammogram is recommended for women beginning at the age of 40 with no symptoms.

The Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program operates a number of screening centres across the province with the largest being at the Halifax Shopping Centre. Other screening locations are are at most hospital sites within the province. It also operates a mobile screening mammography service which travels to 30 sites throughout the province.

Location, hours and contact information

If your doctor refers you for a mammogram because you are having symptoms of a breast problem, the following locations are available. If you want to go for routine screening, please contact Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.

How do I get an appointment?

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Phone the location at which you booked your appointment, to reschedule.

Wait times

There are 2 separate wait time lists for mammograms with Nova Scotia Health/IWK. Diagnostic mammograms (when you already have symptoms & seek early detection) and and Screening mammograms (when you have no symptoms & seek early detection).

Current average wait times for a diagnostic mammogram in Nova Scotia can be found HERE.

Current average wait times for a screening mammogram in Nova Scotia can be found HERE.

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Aberdeen Hospital

835 East River Road
New Glasgow Nova Scotia

sat May 9 Unavailable

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mon May 11 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

tue May 12 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

wed May 13 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

thu May 14 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

fri May 15 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tel: 902-752-7600 x 2920

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Cape Breton Regional Hospital

1482 George St.
Sydney Nova Scotia

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fri May 15 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 902-567-7778

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Cobequid Community Health Centre

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40 Freer Lane
Lower Sackville Nova Scotia

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mon May 11 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

tue May 12 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

wed May 13 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 902-869-6102

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

600 Abenaki Rd.
Truro Nova Scotia

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mon May 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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wed May 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 902-893-4321

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

19428 NS-2
Amherst Nova Scotia

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mon May 11 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

tue May 12 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

wed May 13 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 902-667-5400 x 6156

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Dartmouth General Hospital

325 Pleasant Street
Dartmouth Nova Scotia

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mon May 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

tue May 12 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

wed May 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 902-465-8318

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

South Shore Regional Hospital

90 Glen Allan Drive
Bridgewater Nova Scotia

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sun May 10 Unavailable

mon May 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

tue May 12 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

wed May 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 902-527-5227

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

St. Martha's Regional Hospital

25 Bay Street
Antigonish Nova Scotia

sat May 9 Unavailable

sun May 10 Unavailable

mon May 11 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

tue May 12 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

wed May 13 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

thu May 14 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

fri May 15 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tel: 902-867-4500 x 4281

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Valley Regional Hospital

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150 Exhibition Street
Kentville Nova Scotia

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mon May 11 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

tue May 12 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

wed May 13 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tel: 1-800-565-0548

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

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60 Vancouver Street
Yarmouth Nova Scotia

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mon May 11 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

tue May 12 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

wed May 13 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

fri May 15 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tel: 1-877-742-2571

Women or men that have symptoms of a breast problem should to go to the family doctor and get a referral.

Women over the age of 40 with no breast problems or implants may self-refer by calling the numbers below. Please have your health card number ready when you call.

HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548

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