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08/31/2026

Six hospital partners. One regional cancer system. One shared goal: better cancer care, closer to home. 💙

This summer, the Central East Regional Cancer Program hit the road! 🚗

We visited all six of our hospital partners across the region to celebrate what we have achieved together, identify new opportunities, and strengthen the partnerships that help deliver high-quality cancer care closer to home.

Working together, and with the guidance of Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario, our regional cancer system continues to improve access to screening, diagnosis and cancer care for people across Central East Ontario.

Some highlights from the past year include:
⭐ Haliburton Highlands Health Services expanded both lung and breast cancer screening services, helping more people access screening closer to home.
⭐ Ross Memorial Hospital became our region’s first expansion site for lung cancer screening.
⭐ Campbellford Memorial Hospital achieved the best colonoscopy wait-time performance in the Central East region.
⭐ Lakeridge Health achieved top performance in Ontario for referral-to-consult wait times for patients seeing an oncologist.
⭐ Northumberland Hills Hospital continued to exceed provincial targets for the time from an abnormal mammogram to a breast cancer diagnosis.
⭐ Peterborough Regional Health Centre consistently achieved provincial targets for colonoscopy wait times.

Behind every one of these achievements are dedicated healthcare teams working to make cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment more accessible and timely for the people we serve.

Thank you to all six of our hospital partners for your incredible work and your commitment to providing exceptional cancer care across our region. Together, we are building a stronger cancer system for our communities. 💙

08/20/2026

Did you know that people living with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing several types of cancer?

That's why we're excited to partner with .health Diabetes & Nephrology team at the next (and last!) two Cervical Screening Mobile Clinics!

💙 Learn more about your diabetes and kidney health
🩸 Access diabetes and nephrology screening services

Preventive care doesn't have to mean multiple appointments. By bringing these services together, we're helping make screening more accessible and supporting your whole health.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00am-7:00pm
📍 Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Centre, Pickering

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00am-7:00pm
📍 Station Gallery, Whitby

Interested in the screening?
Fill out the form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U_dz6nZpnkGVKtP9eq4LpMs4b-SjB-NOmY3IFLdnojZUMzY3T0VDMFNPSzhOVU5GMjUxRjFCM1NYRC4u&route=shorturl

One visit. Multiple screening opportunities. A healthier future starts with knowing your risk.

Questions? DM us!

08/20/2026

Cervical screening is for anyone with a cervix. 🏳️‍⚧️

This fall, we’re hosting a series of cervical screening opportunities created with the trans and non-binary community in mind.

You deserve healthcare where you feel seen, respected and comfortable.

✨Cervical Cancer Screening Series — Fall 2026✨
Pick the date and location that works best for you.

Whether it’s your first screening, it’s been a while, or you simply have questions — you’re welcome at attend.

Special thank you to for the artwork.
Artist: gigigrant.com

08/19/2026

Our last stop for the Cervical Screening Mobile Clinic for 2026 is Whitby!

Join us at the Mobile Cancer Screening Clinic and take an important step toward protecting your health.

Call 905-985-2895 x6070 to book your appointment.

**Cervical screening self-swab is offered at this location. Please note that the self-swab cannot be used as your last screen of the program (between 65-70)**

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 11:00am-7:00pm
📍Station Gallery, Whitby

Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are between the ages of 25 to 70 years of age
- Have a cervix
- Have not had a cervical screening (Pap test) within the last 3 years.

Whether you have a family doctor or not, eligible individuals are welcome to attend and access cancer screening services. No referral is required.

Share this post to help spread the word and encourage someone you care about to get screened.

Have questions? DM us!

Visit CheckForCervicalCancer.ca for more information.

Providing information about cancer prevention and screening services in Durham Region > Northumberland > Peterborough > Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton

08/19/2026

The Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic is heading to Pickering!

Join us at the Mobile Cancer Screening Clinic and take an important step toward protecting your health.

Book now:
- Scan the QR code
- Call 905-723-0036 ext 1236

📅 Tuesday, September 15
📍 Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Centre
⏰ 11:00am-7:00pm

Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are between the ages of 25 to 70 years of age
- Have a cervix
- Have not had a cervical screening (Pap test) within the last 3 years.

Whether you have a family doctor or not, eligible individuals are welcome to attend and access cancer screening services. No referral is required.

Share this post to help spread the word and encourage someone you care about to get screened.

Have questions? DM us!

Visit CheckForCervicalCancer.ca for more information.

08/19/2026

✨ Check In. Mini Series. Fibroids in Black Women ✨

Let’s talk about something that affects Black women disproportionately—but isn’t talked about nearly enough.

Did you know? Black women are approximately 2–3 times more likely to develop uterine fibroids and fibroids can develop at a younger age and cause more severe symptoms.

Join us for Check In. Mini Series: Fibroids in Black Women on Saturday, October 3 at the Ajax Women’s Health Clinic.

🩷 1-hour educational session
🩷 Learn more about fibroids, symptoms, treatment options and the impact on Black women
🩷 An opportunity to ask questions and have an open conversation about women’s health
🩷 Cervical cancer screening will be available following the presentation

Because checking in with yourself means more than waiting until something feels wrong.

Learn. Ask. Check in. Take care of you.

📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Ajax Women’s Health Clinic

Sometimes the best way to check in is to check in together. 🩷

Announcing more topics in the near future!

07/30/2026

🚐 The Mobile Cervical Screening Clinic is coming to Claremont!

Self-swabs are available at this location. Please note that self-swabs cannot be used for your last cervical cancer screening (between 65-70 years of age).

Taking care of your health should be convenient. Our Mobile Cervical Screening Clinic is bringing cervical cancer screening closer to home, making it easier than ever to stay up to date.

If you're due for screening, this is a great opportunity to book your appointment in a welcoming, community-based setting.

Together, we can help make cervical cancer screening more accessible and ensure more people have the opportunity to protect their health.

📍 Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre
📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00pm-8:00pm
📲Call 905-985-2895 x6070

💙 Help us spread the word! Not everyone is on social media, and someone you know may benefit from this service. Please share this post, tell a friend, a family member, a neighbour, or a coworker. A simple conversation could be the reminder someone needs to book their screening.

Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are between the ages of 25 to 70 years of age
- Have a cervix
- Have not had a cervical screening (pap test) within the last 3 years

Have questions? DM us!

07/24/2026

Check the Facts. Not the Myths. ✅

When it comes to colorectal cancer screening, misinformation can stop people from getting tested.

We are busting common misconceptions about colorectal cancer screening and sharing the truth about who should get screened, when to start, and why early detection matters.

Take a moment to learn the facts, share this post with someone you care about, and help us replace myths with knowledge.

Let us know if there are any other common myths or questions that we should clarify!

✔️ If you're 45–74 and at average risk, regular colorectal cancer screening with a FIT kit can detect signs of cancer early, leading to best possible outcomes.

07/23/2026

Did you know that people living with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing several types of cancer?

That's why we're excited to partner with .health Diabetes & Nephrology team at next week's Mobile Cervical Screening Clinic to make it easier to take charge of your health.

💙 Learn more about your diabetes and kidney health
🩸 Access diabetes and nephrology screening services

Preventive care doesn't have to mean multiple appointments. By bringing these services together, we're helping make screening more accessible and supporting your whole health.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00am-7:00pm
📍 Sunderland Memorial Arena

One visit. Multiple screening opportunities. A healthier future starts with knowing your risk.

Questions? DM us!

07/10/2026

The Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic is heading to Sunderland!

This location will also offer self-swabs. Please note that self-swabs are not available for your last cervical cancer screen.

Call 905-985-2895 x6070 to book your appointment.

Join us at the Mobile Cancer Screening Clinic and take an important step toward protecting your health.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
📍 Sunderland Memorial Arena
⏰ 11:00am-7:00pm

Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are between the ages of 25 to 70 years of age
- Have a cervix
- Have not had a cervical screening (Pap test) within the last 3 years.

Whether you have a family doctor or not, eligible individuals are welcome to attend and access cancer screening services. No referral is required.

Share this post to help spread the word and encourage someone you care about to get screened.

Have questions? DM us!

Visit CheckForCervicalCancer.ca for more information.