Saskatchewan is using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight a broad expansion of breast health screening, in a joint release from the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency on Wednesday.
The biggest change is eligibility: since July 2026, women aged 40 and older can access routine screening mammograms through the BreastCheck programme, expanding eligibility to approximately 76,000 more women. The province says it has invested more than $15 million in breast health initiatives since 2023-24, with a further $397,000 in the 2026-27 budget to support operations at the Regina and Saskatoon Breast Health Centres.
Access outside the cities is the other pillar. Two new custom-built mobile mammography units now provide screening in 42 rural and northern communities, aimed at women who would otherwise face long trips for a routine scan.
"Our Patients First Health Care Plan is focused on ensuring patients receive the right care, from the right provider, at the right time and as close to home as possible," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said, pointing to expanded eligibility, increased diagnostic capacity and investment in specialised breast health services. The province’s message to residents is direct: if you are 40 or older, you are eligible — book the screening.
