http://www.wechealthunit.org daily 1 2007-05-08T21:19:14Z http://www.wechealthunit.org/diseases-conditions/glossary/ontario-breast-screening-program An introduction to important facts women should know about breast cancer.This will introduce women over the age of 50 years to the Cancer Care Ontario Program of Breast Screening . Facts about breast cancer screening. Did you Know...? - Finding breast cancer early saves lives. - If a breast cancer is found early when it is very small, there is a good chance of a cure - Mammograms (breast X-rays) can find small breast cancers 2 to 3 yrs before they grow in size andcan be felt by touch. - Two major risks factors for developing breast cancer are being a women and over fifty years. Three out of every four breast cancers are found in women fifty years and over. - Most women who develope breast cancer do not have a family history. - Women who are fify years and over should have a breast screening every two years. - The Ontario Breast Screening Program is available for all women fifty years and older. It is a FREE service.This screening service provides; high quality mammgraphy; physical examination of your breast (most sites) ;information and teaching personal breast self examination and will send a personal reminder for your next screening.   Book your own appointment in your local area by calling this Provincial Toll Free Number; 1-800-668-9304 NO DOCTOR REFERRAL IS NEEDED! No publisher mjanisse Cancer 2007-06-21T19:06:09Z Glossary definition http://www.wechealthunit.org/diseases-conditions/glossary/cancer The Health Unit’s mandate is to reduce the prevalence of Cancer in our community.  We do this  through a number of programs intended to promote and support healthy lifestyle choices, reduce environmental threats and encourage screening to increase the likelihood of detecting certain types of cancer in their early stages. The Health Unit works with the Ontario Breast Screening Program to increase recruitment in their program. The Health Unit also works with community groups, women and health professionals to coordinate services, identify gaps and barriers to screening and develop and implement strategies to increase recruitment for cervical cancer screening. If you are a community agency and would like to partner with the Health Unit on a project that aims to reduce cervical cancer, female breast cancer, or skin cancer, call 258-2156 x 3100. No publisher Mike Cancer 2007-06-21T19:07:20Z Glossary definition http://www.wechealthunit.org/workplace-health/health-topics/worklife-balance/check-up-checklist No publisher training 2006-09-12T21:03:57Z Page http://www.wechealthunit.org/workplace-health/initiatives/community-resources/community-resources-for-his-and-her-health-initiative The following Windsor-Essex county organizations offer presentations, assessments, support, or referrals related to the His & Her Health initiative. No publisher kmorse 2007-12-11T21:23:23Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/workplace-health/initiatives/community-resources/community-resources-for-work-life-balance The following Windsor-Essex County organizations offer presentations, assessments, treatment, support, or referrals related to the Work-Life Balance initiative. No publisher kmorse 2007-05-04T19:37:42Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/about-us/board-of-health/2006/december-21-2006-meeting/director-of-health-protection-board-report TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY HEALTH UNIT 2006 December 21. No publisher mjanisse 2007-12-17T19:01:25Z Article