Mammography
& OBSP
Screening and diagnostic mammography for Ottawa women — including the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) with no referral required for eligible patients aged 50–69.
Clinic Locations
Mammography and OBSP screening are available at our Nepean and Kanata locations.
1545 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3J4
Regular Clinic Hours
110 Michael Cowpland Dr, Kanata, ON K2M 2G9
Regular Clinic Hours
Booking Office Hours
Contact
What Is Mammography?
Mammography is a specialized low-dose X-ray exam used to detect breast cancer early — often before symptoms develop. MMI uses advanced digital mammography (DR) technology for high-quality imaging at our Nepean and Kanata clinics. Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes by identifying changes while they are small and most treatable.
Your Mammography Visit & How to Prepare
How to Prepare for Your Mammogram
Preparation instructions vary depending on the exam. Please follow the instructions provided when your appointment is booked. Bring your health card, requisition, and any relevant documents. If you are unsure how to prepare, contact Merivale Medical Imaging before your appointment.
View Test PreparationsDownload the MMI Requisition Form
Merivale Medical Imaging accepts requisitions from all licensed physicians. Our editable PDF requisition can be downloaded, completed, and sent with your patient before their appointment. Requisitions are accepted at any licensed healthcare facility, including hospitals and independent health facilities (IHFs).
Editable PDF Requisition
Complete and send with your patient prior to their imaging appointment.
Download RequisitionOntario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
The OBSP is a province-wide program providing free, organized breast cancer screening for women between 50 and 69 years of age. Merivale Medical Imaging is an accredited OBSP site at our Nepean and Kanata locations. Eligible women can self-refer — no doctor’s requisition required.
Women aged 50–69 with an OHIP card who have no current breast symptoms and have not had a mammogram in the past year may be eligible for OBSP screening.
No. Women in the eligible age range can call our Nepean or Kanata clinic directly to book an OBSP mammogram — no physician referral is required for screening.
OBSP participants receive their results by mail within 2–3 weeks. Images can also be accessed digitally through PocketHealth after the appointment.
Women outside the standard OBSP age range may still be eligible for a mammogram with a physician referral. Speak with your doctor about diagnostic mammography options.
If you have a lump, nipple discharge, breast pain, or other symptoms, you will need a physician requisition for a diagnostic mammogram rather than the OBSP screening pathway.
Mammography and OBSP screening are available at our Nepean (1545 Merivale Rd) and Kanata (110 Michael Cowpland Dr) locations. Call or book online today.
Imaging Services at MMI
Advanced outpatient diagnostic imaging across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
