Cancer Screening - Central East

12/22/2025

Ho, ho, hold the alcohol! 🎅

‘Tis the season for celebration — but also awareness.

This holiday season, remember that drinking alcohol increases the risk of several cancers — including breast, colorectal, liver, and oral cancer. There’s no “safe” amount, and the more you drink, the higher the risk.

Raise a glass to your health with low- or no-alcohol choices.

Your health is the best gift you can give yourself. ❤️

Visit www.CheckForCancer.ca for more information.

12/12/2025

📣 Schedule Update!

The cervical screening clinic originally planned for December has been rescheduled — and they are now offering two clinic dates in January!

If you’re due or overdue for your cervical screening test (3+ years since your pap test), this is a great opportunity to get screened and stay on top of your health. 💙

Book your appointment today!

Women’s Clinic

12/10/2025

Are you due for your cervical cancer screening?

If so, join our January cervical screening clinics in Port Perry as we mark Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Eligibility:
✅ Ages 25–69
✅ Have a cervix
✅ 3+ years since your last Pap test

Your health matters — book your spot and start the year strong. 💙

Questions? DM us!

Visit cercp.ca/cervical-screening/ for more information.

The Central East Regional Cancer Program provides cervical cancer screening and ensures the best possible outcomes. Learn more.

11/24/2025

🎉 We’re expanding!

We’re excited to announce the Ontario Lung Screening Program is now available at Ross Memorial Hospital.

This means more access to early lung cancer screening for eligible individuals — because finding lung cancer early can lead to better health outcomes!

You may be eligible for lung cancer screening if you:
• Are between 55 and 80 years of age
• Have smoked ci******es for at least 20 years (does not need to be in a row).

📞 Call the centralized intake at Lakeridge Health 905-576-8711 extension 34449 to complete your risk assessment and find out if you are eligible.

🌐 Learn more at

Lung cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in Ontario. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing lung cancer. It is never too late to quit smoking even if you have cancer. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do t...

11/21/2025

🎉 We’re expanding!

We’re excited to announce the Ontario Lung Screening Program is now available at Ross Memorial Hospital.

This means more access to early lung cancer screening for eligible individuals — because finding lung cancer early can lead to better health outcomes!

You may be eligible for lung cancer screening if you:
• Are between 50 and 80 years of age
• Have smoked ci******es for at least 20 years (does not need to be in a row).

📞 Call the centralized intake at Lakeridge Health 905-576-8711 extension 34449 to complete your risk assessment and find out if you are eligible.

🌐 Learn more at cercp.ca/lung-screening

Lung cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in Ontario. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing lung cancer. It is never too late to quit smoking even if you have cancer. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do t...

11/20/2025

🎁 Black Friday Giveaway!

We know times are tough right now — groceries cost more, life feels busy, and it can be hard to put your health first. But cancer screening doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes the smallest step can make the biggest difference.

That’s why the Central East Regional Cancer Screening & Prevention Team is giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to help make life a little easier this season.

From Durham Region to Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton, and Peterborough, we’re here for your health — and we want to remind you that staying up to date with cancer screening is one of the simplest ways to protect it.

Visit cercp.ca for more information about cancer screening and prevention.

✨ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow our page
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag someone who could use a reminder that their health matters

Good luck, and take care of yourselves and each other. 💙

Winner will be announced Friday, November 28th, 2025.

11/17/2025

🎉 Pap-a-Palooza is back!

Haliburton Highlands Health Services is hosting their second Pap-a-Palooza on December 16 at the Minden Health Hub! 🏥

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Perfect for anyone who can’t attend during the day!

📅 By appointment only
Call 705-286-2140 ext 3902 or visit https://www.hhhs.ca/community-programs/womens-clinic
and select “Click here for the self referral form.”

💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your health!

Women’s Clinic

11/12/2025

11/07/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but it doesn’t have to be.

Thanks to the Ontario Lung Screening Program, we now have tools to detect lung cancer early — often before symptoms appear — when treatment has the best chance of success.

This November, help raise awareness.

Share this post with someone that may be eligible for lung cancer screening 💙

Visit https://cercp.ca/lung-screening/ for more information.

10/31/2025

👻 Don’t ghost your health this Halloween!

Between the costumes, candy, and pumpkin carving, take a moment to think about something truly scary — missing your regular cancer screenings.

Screenings help find cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

Routine screening can detect certain cancers early — sometimes even before symptoms appear. That means better treatment options and better outcomes.

✔️ Mammograms can detect breast cancer early
✔️ HPV tests (pap test) can help prevent cervical cancer
✔️ FIT can detect precancerous polyps that may lead to colon cancer
✔️ Low-dose CT scans can catch lung cancer early in eligible adults.

So this spooky season, make a plan to check in — not check out — on your health. 🎃

Visit cercp.ca for more information and to book your appointment.

10/28/2025

HHHS Women’s Health Clinic Brings Care Closer to Home

10/27/2025

🎉 Ubuntu in Action: Black Men's Health 🎉
🗓️ November 22, 2025
📍 Milestone Ministry, Ajax
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are getting close to an unforgettable day of healing, empowerment, and community connection! 💪🏿✨

Registration link: https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/ubuntu/

Join us as we celebrate and support Black Men's Health through:

🩺 Health Screenings
🗣️ Panel Discussions
🎭 Cultural Programming
📚 Community Resources

Whether you're coming to learn, share, or simply vibe — this space is for YOU. Let’s break barriers and build resilience — because health is wealth. 🖤

💥 Free admission | 🎶 DJ | 🍲 Food & refreshments

👉 Spread the word!
Please share this event with your network — strength is in numbers, together we are making a powerful impact.

Join the Black Health and Wellness Team at DCHC for “Ubuntu in Action: Building Health Literacy, Building Community.”