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Not all wait times are the same, and you may reduce your wait time for health care services. Explore options and talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner.

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Learn all about the numbers: including when they’re updated, how they’re calculated and how you fit into the numbers.

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Wait time information can help you and your primary care provider make informed decisions. Find wait times and share the numbers with your healthcare provider

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Cancer services are provided to patients with suspected or proven cancer. Cancer services includes consultation with an oncologist, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. 

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