Record #:
MHH0490
Last Full Update:
29 Jul 2024
Agency Information
Description (Agency) |
Acute care hospital with three main sites: Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre |
Legal Status |
(50) Non Profit |
Established |
1985 |
Funding |
Donations * Ontario Health (Central) |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) |
Provides consultation services including prenatal genetics, cancer genetics, and general genetics * also provides education to the community and medical professionals * genetics team comprised of geneticists, genetic counsellors and support staff
Prenatal Genetics
- as of August 1, 2021, genetic consultation is only provided for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria
- genetic counselling and testing for a variety of conditions which can be found for a developing baby during a pregnancy * this can include inherited and non-inherited conditions
- Enhanced First Trimester Screening (eFTS)
- Enhanced First Trimester Screening for Twin Pregancies (eFTS-Twins)
- As of August 1, 2021, Clinical Genetics will only be providing genetic consultation for pregnant individuals with a positive prenatal screen result who meet certain criteria
General Genetics Clinic
- sees people of all ages to assess any medical condition that has an underlying genetic cause
- help educate people about genetic conditions in themselves or in their families
- genetic testing will be offered when appropriate
Cancer Genetics
- conduct a formal assessment of cancer risk, counselling and offer genetic testing if appropriate
- cancer is caused by genetic changes that lead to uncontrolled cell growth
- the most common inherited cancers include breast, ovarian and colon cancer, although there are other less common cancers that are linked to a genetic predisposition
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Hours |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
Areas Served |
Halton Region ; Peel Region |
Boundaries |
Halton and Peel Regions and surrounding communities |
Eligibility |
No restrictions |
Application |
Referral from physician or other health care provider is required * Self-referral not accepted * Requisitions and forms can be found on website |
Languages |
English ; French |
Fees |
Genetic counseling and testing is covered by OHIP |
Site Information
Site Location |
Mississauga (Central Erin Mills) |
Located In Community |
Mississauga |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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