Northwood breast screening
Mammography for Northwood women
Women in Northwood aged 40 to 74 can book OBSP breast screening at our Ajax clinic without a referral. Low-dose digital mammography in a private setting.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
OBSP-registered
Our clinic is registered with the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
Book on your own
Women aged 40 to 74 can arrange routine screening without a doctor's referral.
Low-dose digital imaging
Mammography uses a low-dose X-ray to examine breast tissue.
Your visit, your community
Screening that fits into your routine.
Regular breast screening is one of the ways to support early detection of breast disease. Rossland Diagnostic Clinic offers low-dose digital mammography in a private, comfortable setting.
We are registered with the Ontario Breast Screening Program. If you are between 40 and 74, you can book routine screening yourself, without a doctor’s referral.
On the day, skip deodorant, antiperspirant and talcum powder on your chest and underarms, and wear a two-piece outfit. Women from Northwood can call 905-426-3111 or send a request to plan their visit to Ajax.
Exam-day checklist
Small choices that help on screening day.
A couple of simple steps the morning of your mammogram make the exam easier for you and our team.
- No deodorant, antiperspirant or powder on chest or underarms.
- A two-piece outfit is recommended.
- Ages 40 to 74 can self-book through the OBSP.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Choose a time
Use the request form or call 905-426-3111. Routine screening for ages 40 to 74 needs no referral.
Skip the deodorant
On exam day, leave off deodorant, antiperspirant and talcum powder on your chest and underarms.
Wear two pieces
A top and bottom outfit makes it easy to change for the exam at our Ajax clinic.
Breast screening for Northwood.
Women from Northwood and nearby north Oshawa neighbourhoods come to our only clinic, in Ajax, for mammography. Ground-floor access and free parking make the visit straightforward.
- Taunton Oshawa
- Northglen
- Windfields
- Samac
- Kedron
- Lakeview Oshawa
- McLaughlin
- Oshawa
- Stevenson
- Columbus
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Mammography or visiting from Northwood? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Can I book without seeing my doctor first?
Yes, if you are between 40 and 74 and booking routine screening through the OBSP.
What is mammography used for?
It supports early detection and diagnosis of breast disease.
What should I avoid on the day?
Do not apply deodorant, antiperspirant or talcum powder to your chest or underarms before the exam.
Is the exam done in private?
Yes. We provide a private, comfortable environment for every mammogram.
Do I travel to Ajax from Northwood?
Yes. Our single clinic is at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, Ajax, with free parking.
Let’s plan your visit
Book screening from Northwood.
Request a mammogram through the form, and our team will confirm a time that works for you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111