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What are PAP Tests?

A Pap Smear, sometimes also known as a "Pap Test" or "Pap", is a screening test for cervical cancer in people with a cervix. The cervix is found at the lower, narrow end of the uterus. A Pap Smear collects cells from the cervix, in order to screen those cells for changes. These changes can be benign in nature, but can also be precancerous or cancerous. That is why the Pap Smear is meant to act as a screening for detecting and preventing progression of cervical cancer. For most people with a cervix, Paps do not need to begin until the age of 25. Note: you can stop regular screening at 70 if you have had three or more normal PAP tests in the previous 10 years.

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Eligibility.

This service is open to anyone in the North Simcoe community at no cost.

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ADDRESS

Huronia Medical Centre

240 Penetanguishene Rd

Suite 100A, Midland ON

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CONTACT

Tel: 705-540-8054
Fax: 705-526-2870
info@midlandmidwives.ca

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*A note on our use of the word “Women”: This clinic is for ALL people of any gender and any body type. The use of the title “Women’s Clinic” is a nod to the specific needs of those assigned female at birth, who midwives traditionally serve, and the fact that their health care is systemically under-funded and under-valued. This is also (especially) true for transgender and nonbinary people. We acknowledge and celebrate that ALL people deserve sexual health care regardless of gender, sex, or sexual orientation (including those who are asexual). We are  limited by the English language to fully encompass all those that we serve. We thank you for your understanding! 

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