Listen Live
Listen Live

SGH reaches ten year point as a Breast Assessment Centre

It’s been 10 years since Stratford General Hospital became a Breast Assessment Centre.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is celebrating that milestone.

It was in 2004 that the hospital met the strict criteria of the Ontario Breast Screening Program to become a diagnosis to treatment facility.

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Canadian women, with an estimated 22,700 new cases expected in the coming year.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
I'm the news anchor for 1240 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM here in Stratford. If you have any news tips drop me an email at [email protected] or give me a call at 519-271-2216.

Continue Reading

cjcs Now playing play

chgk Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Petition launched to bring awareness to youth homelessness

Stratford's Shelterlink Youth Services have been collecting signatures since the Thanksgiving long weekend to get the federal government to proclaim November 17 as that day.

Stratford police looking for male after intimate partner violence

Police said the accused is to be arrested and charged with one count of assault.

CleanFix to expand operations in Stratford, leading to more jobs

The expansion was announced in a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today at the CleanFix at 250 Wright Boulevard, with the company constructing a new facility.

Section of Romeo Street to close for emergency training

The City of Stratford said the staged exercise is taking place on Romeo Street near the River Gardens Retirement Residence on October 23.

Get to know your local library even more during Ontario Public Library Week

This year's theme is 'Libraries for Life', and locally will include a draw for a prize-filled SPL book bag, a scavenger hunt and social media fun online.
- Advertisement -