Residents of Ste. Anne, Manitoba, will soon have local access to breast cancer screening services as the CancerCare Manitoba BreastCheck mobile unit arrives at Ste. Anne Hospital next month. The clinic will be stationed at the hospital, located at 52 St. Gérard Street, from May 25 to May 29, 2026, offering screenings to eligible residents aged 45 and older.
This visit is part of a provincial initiative to provide mammograms closer to home for those living in rural and northern communities. The mobile unit travels to approximately 90 locations on a two-year rotation, helping to eliminate the need for residents to travel to larger urban centres for preventative health care.
Early detection is a critical component of breast health, as breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the province. According to CancerCare Manitoba, regular screening can reduce the risk of mortality from breast cancer by up to 20 to 30 per cent.
Access to these screenings has expanded recently, as the provincial government officially lowered the self-referral age for the BreastCheck program from 50 to 45 as of January 2, 2026. This is part of a broader effort to improve outcomes, which includes the recruitment of new mammography technologists and equipment upgrades at screening sites across the province, with these improvements expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Appointments for the upcoming clinic at Ste. Anne Hospital can be booked in advance by calling 1-855-952-4325 or by visiting the CancerCare Manitoba website.
