Parking during ongoing construction

We are committed to ensuring minimal disruption during ongoing construction on our campus.

Do not park in designated construction zones. Certain areas have been temporarily blocked off for construction, as indicated above.

The parkade is only accessible via the Gilbert Rd entrance. See the entry point in the image above.

Paid parking remains in effect.

Continue to park in areas clearly designated for patient parking, including our parkade. These spaces are reserved to ensure you have easy access to the hospital.

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Mammography services use low-energy x-rays procedures to examine the breast for screening and diagnostic purposes.

How to access

  • Screening mammography appointments

    Patients aged 40 to 74 can get a screening mammogram without a physician referral.  Three ways to book an appointment:

    • Call BC Cancer Screening at 1 (800) 663-9203
    • Book online at www.screeningbc.ca/breast
    • Call the Medical Imaging department in Richmond at (604) 244-5505

    For all other ages, have your physician complete the medical imaging requisition form.

    For appointment changes or cancellations, call (604) 244-5505 or go online at www.screeningbc.ca/breast

  • Diagnostic mammography appointments

    Have your physician complete the medical imaging requisition form..

    The department will contact patients to book the appointment. 

    For changes or cancellations to your appointment call (604) 244-5505. 

How to get here

This medical imaging facility is located in the main floor, Yellow Zone. Enter through the West Entrance off Gilbert Road. Between 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., patients must enter through the Emergency entrance.

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Hours of operation

Screening mammography hours

Mondays to Fridays: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Weekends: are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Diagnostic mammography hours

Mondays to Fridays: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Weekends: Closed

Richmond Hospital (RH)

Richmond Hospital (RH) and its community partners provide a broad range of health services to residents.

Mammography

Mammography services use low-energy x-rays procedures to examine the breast for screening and diagnostic purposes.