| Program: | Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP) | ||
| Organizations: |
Trillium Health Partners - Credit Valley Hospital Diagnostic Imaging |
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| Description of Services: |
Ontario Lung Screening Program is a province-wide initiative aimed at identifying lung cancer early among individuals at high risk * through low-dose CT (computed tomography) scans, the program helps detect lung cancer before symptoms appear, improving outcomes and survival rates Upon receiving a referral, the team will review the referral and contact the client to schedule an initial assessment * this initial assessment will determine the client's risk factor for developing lung cancer and will identify if a screening CT scan is required * the client is scheduled for a low-dose CT scan and depending on the results, the client may receive follow-up care or recommendations for future screenings |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Medical services are covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People 55 to 80 years old and have smoked cigarettes everyday for at least 20 years | ||
| Application: | Primary care providers or specialists can refer for lung cancer screening * People can also contact the main number to self refer and to be assessed for eligibility | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Mississauga and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 905-813-2200 ext 81-2946 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH) | ||
| Fax: | 905-813-7154 | ||
| Email: | LOSP@thp.ca | ||
| Website: | www.thp.ca/patientservices/diagnosticimaging/OLSP/... | ||
| Address: |
Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital 2200 Eglinton Ave W, Main floor Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1 |
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| Intersection: | Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W | ||
| Location: | Mississauga (Central Erin Mills) | ||
| Hours: | Call to book an appointment | ||
This program is a life-saving initiative designed to detect lung cancer at its earliest stages when treatment is most effective
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/11/2025 |
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