Woman’s Health » Rural Canterbury PHO

Street Address: Level 1, 567 Wairakei Road Burnside, Christchurch 8053
Postal Address: PO Box 14021 Christchurch Airport 8544 New Zealand
Free Phone: 0800 800 743
RCPHO Phone: +64 3 357 4970
RCPHO  Fax: +64 3 357 4372
RCPHO Email: rcpho_enquiries@rcpho.org.nz

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Breast Screening

The national Breast Screening Programme provides:

2 yearly screening mammograms for women aged 45 to 69 years.
at-risk screening for women with increased risk of breast cancer (mother, sister, aunty diagnosed with breast cancer).

If you are eligible for this programme or have any questions speak with a member of your primary health care team or contact Breastscreen directly on 0800 270 200

Cervical Screening

The National Cervical Screening Programme is available to all women in New Zealand between 20 and 70 years. This screening test checks for abnormal cell changes to the cervix, reducing the risk of women developing cervical cancer. A woman’s best protection against developing cancer is having regular cervical smear test. Talk to your primary health care team to see if you are eligible for this test.

http://www.nsu.govt.nz/

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