Mammograms are done at specific radiology clinics and some hospitals, and are also available through a mobile screening program through Alberta Health Services called Screen Test (link to screen test home page) that travels to about 100 rural communities throughout Alberta.

The requirements for booking a screening mammogram in Alberta are different depending on your age:

• Women aged 40 to 49: you need a referral from your healthcare provider for your first screening mammogram. You can book your own appointment after that by providing the name of your healthcare provider.
• Women aged 50 to 74: you can book a screening mammogram without a referral*.
• Women aged 75 and older: if you choose to continue screening, you need a referral from your healthcare provider.

*In Alberta, some clinics may require women to have a healthcare provider to book a screening mammogram. This is so that the clinic knows who to send the results to and who will be doing the follow-up, if needed.

If you need a doctor:

Visit albertafindadoctor.ca

• Call Health Link Alberta at 8-1-1
• Visit informalberta.ca
• Visit cpsa.ca

If you’re ready to book your screening mammogram, visit Where to Get Screened (link to Where to get Screened) to find a complete list of locations, including mobile sites