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Mammography at Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital

Mammography services use low-energy x-rays procedures to examine the breast for screening and diagnostic purposes.

How to access

  • Screening mammography

    Patients aged 40 to 74 can get a screening mammogram without a physician referral. Two ways  to book:

    For all other ages, have your physician complete the medical imaging requisition form.

    For appointment changes or cancellations, call BC Cancer Screening at 1 (800) 663-9203 or go online at www.screeningbc.ca/breast

  • Diagnostic mammography

    Have your physician complete the medical imaging requisition form.

    The department will contact patients to book the appointment. For appointment changes or cancellations, call 604-885-8608. 

  • Languages offered

    Diagnostic mammography

    ​English. An interpreter must accompany patients who do not speak fluent English or the exam may be cancelled.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   Closed
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking and transportation

​Free parking is available in the parkade, and public transit is nearby.

Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for staff, medical staff, patients and visitors. Find VCH EV charging stations.

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital is a 63-bed facility in Sechelt that also serves the communities of Langdale, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour.

Mammography

Mammography services use low-energy x-rays procedures to examine the breast for screening and diagnostic purposes.