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Cervical cancer is almost 100% preventable with screening and early treatment.

The cervical screening test checks for types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer. The test also checks for cell changes in the cervix caused by these types of HPV. You need a cervical screening test every 5 years* if you:

  • Are a woman, Two-spirit, transmaculine, or nonbinary person with a cervix, and
  • Are between the ages 25 and 69 years of age, and
  • Have ever had sexual contact with another person, and
  • Do not have symptoms, like different bleeding or discharge (clear or yellow fluid) from your vagina (genital opening). 

*Most eligible people should get screened every 5 years. Some eligible people may need to get screened more often based on their medical (example: those that are immunocompromised) or screening history (example: HPV positive test results). 

Most people can stop cervical screening between the ages of ages 65 to 69. Some people may continue to get cervical screening tests after the age of 69 based on their medical history or screening test result history. 

HPV Vaccination: Ask your family doctor or nurse practitioner about the HPV vaccination. HPV is the virus that causes cervical cancer. You can help protect yourself against cervical cancer by receiving the HPV vaccination. 

The Ontario Cervical Screening Program

The Ontario Cervical Screening Program sends out a reminder letter every 5 years to persons eligible for screening. Some people may be recalled sooner, depending on their last cervical screening test result. Call your family doctor or nurse practitioner to book an appointment for a cervical screening test when you receive your letter.

Go to a clinic if you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Use the map below for a list of locations near you.

Click here to watch Jane's Cervical Cancer video and hear her message about the importance of cervical screening.

 Cervical Screening Test Locations 

Cervical Screening Test Locations
Use the map below to find a cervical screening test location close to you.   

Cervical Screening Locations in the Central East Region 

City/TownName of ClinicAddressContact InformationBooking Appointment Details
AjaxAjax Women's Health Clinic300 Rossland Road East, Unit 301 Ajax, ONPhone:
(416) 350 - 1944

Fax:
(905) 619 - 1915

Website:
www.ajaxwomenshealth.ca

*See website for additional women's health services offered
Campbellford Campbellford Community Resource Centre - HKPR District Health Unit65 Bridge Street East, CampbellfordPhone:
(705) 653 - 5161

Book Appointment:
https://events.hkpr.on.ca/default/Month?HKPR%20Calendar=Sexual+Health+(by+appointment+only)
HaliburtonHaliburton Highlands Family Health Team - HKPR District Health Unit7217 Gelert Road, HaliburtonPhone:
(705) 457 - 1212

Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Book Appointment:
https://events.hkpr.on.ca/default/Month?HKPR%20Calendar=Sexual+Health+(by+appointment+only)
Lindsay Reproductive Health and Gynecology Clinic for Non-Urgent Care - Ross Memorial Hospital 10 Angeline Street N, Lindsay, ONPhone:
(705) 324 - 6111 ext. 6075 or 1-800-510-7365


Referral Form: https://www.rmh.org/programs-and-services/reproductive-health-and-gynecology-clinic
LindsayCity of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team - Unattached Care Clinic55 Angeline St. North, LindsayClinic Information:
Location: 55 Angeline St. North, Lindsay, Suite 2/3 (Giant Tiger Plaza)

Dates: Fridays only (Closed on stat holidays)

Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm

To Book an Appointment: Call 705-328-9853 Ext. 296 on Fridays
between 8:00am to 9:30am.
Or (Thursday after 6pm)

This clinic sees patients by appointments only
Book Appointment: https://cklfamilyhealthteam.com/bebuilder-2766/

LindsayLindsay - HKPR District Health Unit108 Angeline Street South, LindsayPhone:
Toll - Free: 1 - 866 - 888 - 4577

After Hours: 1 - 888 - 255 - 7839

Fax: (705) - 324 - 0456

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Website:
www. hkpr.on.ca

Book Appointment:
https://events.hkpr.on.ca/default/Month?HKPR%20Calendar=Sexual+Health+(by+appointment+only)
Markham (Mobile Clinic) - Services Scarborough Area Carefirst Mobile Cervical Screening Clinic (Formerly Carefirst Mobile Pap Smear Clinic) 105 Gibson Centre, Gibson Drive, Markham, ONPhone:
(416) 502 - 2323 ext. 6193

*Please bring OHIP Card to Appointment

Hours:
Every Monday of the week (except statutory holidays) from 10:00 AM - 4:00PM

Email: idphm@carefirstontario.ca
Book Appointment: https://www.picktime.com/carefirstmobilecervicalscreening
Minden Women's Clinic at the Minden Health Hub 4575 Deep Bay Road, Minden, ON, K0M 2K0Phone: 705-457-1392 ext. 3902
Currently accepting unattached patients for cervical screening.
Referral Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9usN7m_HV0WVEd0BqZK0ClOgftHrVshHoBe9RtBP7NtUQTBZMTRYQzNYUTNCRlpCUEhKOVRXNTdUUC4u&route=shorturl
OshawaOshawa Sexual Health Clinic Oshawa Centre (North end of the mall)419 King St. W., Office Galleria, Suite 180 Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5Phone:(905) 433 - 8901 or 1-800-314-8533

Hours:*By appointment only*

Monday - Thursday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Cervical screening testing for those 25-years-old and over with no OHIP.
OshawaEMPOWER Women's Health - Glazier Medical Centre11 Gibb Street, Oshawa, ON, Phone: 905-579-1212 extension 567

Fax: 289-731-2067

Website: www.oshawawomenshealth.ca
PeterboroughPeterborough Health Team - Peterborough Site185 King St. Suite 500 (Top floor), Peterborough, ONPhone:
(705) 651-4866

Hours:
Monday to Friday (*please call for hours)

Website:
www.peterboroughfht.com
Book Appointment: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/patients.html?linkRef=5edb0d7c-ab97-42e0-9ca0-c68709040338#/online-booking

PeterboroughPeterborough Health Team 555 George Street North, Peterborough, ONPhone:
(705) 651-4866

Hours:
Monday to Thursday ( *please call for hours)

Website:
www.peterboroughfht.com

The PFHT Health Clinic is for Peterborough residents who do not have access to a family doctor.

This is not a walk-in clinic. All patients are required to make an appointment.

The hours, location and information on this page is subject to change. This is due to the healthcare providers’ availability.

An OHIP card is required for an appointment.
Book Appointment: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/patients.html?linkRef=68efe6f3-6cc5-456a-991d-82eb7f32b9c0#/online-booking

Pickering Pickering Sexual Health Clinic Pickering Town Centre1355 Kingston Road, Unit 14A, Lower Level Pickering, ON L1V 1B8Phone:
(905) 420 - 8781

Hours:
*By appointment only*

Monday - Thursday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Cervical screening testing for those 25-years-old and over with no OHIP.
Port HopePort Hope - HKPR District Health Unit200 Rose Glen Road, Port HopePhone:
1 - 866 - 888 - 4577

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Website:
www.hkpr.on.ca
Book Appointment:
https://events.hkpr.on.ca/default/Month?HKPR%20Calendar=Sexual+Health+(by+appointment+only)
Scarborough Scarborough Pap Clinic3000 Lawrence Ave. East., ScarboroughPhone:
(416) 431 - 8224

Fax:
(416) 439 - 8625

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Having an abnormal cervical screening test result does not mean you have cervical cancer.

An HPV-positive (other high-risk types) with normal or low-grade abnormal results means you:

  • Have some cells changes in your cervix
  • Need to have cervical screening repeated in 2 years. Your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or midwife will order the cervical screening test for you; and
  • Need to have follow-up cervical screening tests to check if the HPV infection is still there

An HPV-positive (other high-risk types) with high-grade abnormal results means you:

  •  Need to have a colposcopy. Your family doctor or nurse practitioner will refer you for a colposcopy. A colposcopy is when a doctor looks at your cervix using a colposcope (like a microscope) to decide if you need treatment.

An HPV positive result (16,18/45) result on your cervical screening test means you:

  • Need to have colposcopy. Your family doctor or nurse practitioner will refer you for a colposcopy. A colposcopy is when a doctor looks at your cervix using a colposcope (like a microscope) to decide if you need treatment.

What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk of Cervical Cancer:

Cervical cancer is caused by HPV, a common sexually transmitted virus.

To lower your risk of cervical cancer:

Reduce your exposure to HPV : The more sexual partners you have, the greater your risk of being infected with HPV. Your risk may also be increased if a partner is a carrier of HPV or has had multiple sexual partners in the past. Most HPV infections occur in the first few years of sexual activity.

Get vaccinated against HPV: Ask your family doctor or nurse practitioner if the HPV vaccination is right for you. The HPV vaccine is available to all Grade 7 students in Ontario. Adults can receive the vaccine as well. The vaccine prevents most but not all cervical cancers. You still need to be screened regularly for cervical cancer even if you received the vaccine.

Do not smoke: Your risk of cervical cancer increases by up to 80% if you have a high-risk strain of HPV and you smoke. Smoking affects your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off infection.

Have a cervical screening test: Cervical screening tests check for HPV infections and cell changes in your cervix. Cervical cancer can sometimes be prevented by finding HPV and cell changes early and treating them before they become cancer.

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