Preventative care

Screening appointments for cervical, breast and colon cancer are available through a primary health provider or self-booking.

Routine cervical screening is recommended for sexually active, average risk participants aged 25 to 69.

Talk to your health-care provider about your cervical screening test or call one of the following:

• Toll Free: 1-866-643-8719 / 709-752-4353
• Labrador-Grenfell Health Zone: 1-709-897-3116

Find more information on cervical screening at https://cancercare.easternhealth.ca/prevention-and-screening/cervical-screening-program/.

Clients between the ages of 40-74 may self-refer.

To make an appointment call:

• Eastern urban and rural: 709-777-5070 or 1-800-414-3443 (toll-free)
• Central: 709-256-5597 or 1-800-414-3443 (toll-free)
• Western: 709-634-8558 or 1-800-414-3443 (toll-free)
• Labrador Grenfell: 1-800-414-344 (toll-free)

Find more information on breast screening at https://cancercare.easternhealth.ca/prevention-and-screening/breast-screening-program/.

The Colon Cancer Screening Program recommends that all people aged 50 to 74 who are considered at average (normal) risk for colon cancer be screened with a home screening test called the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT).

To get a home screening kit for colon cancer contact the colon screening program at:

• Call: 1-855-614-0144 or 1-709-752-6713
• Email: nlccp@nlhealthservices.ca
• Request a referral from your primary care provider
• Request a colon screening kit through your MyChart app https://nlhealthservices.ca/corcare/myhealthnl-onespotnl 

Find more information on colon cancer screening at https://cancercare.easternhealth.ca/prevention-and-screening/colon-cancer-screening/.