Several health departments in the Coastal Health District are hosting breast cancer screening events in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in women. However, many cancer deaths can be avoided through regular screening. When breast cancer is detected and treated early, the chance of survival is greatly increased.
Read below for information about a screening event near you.
Bryan County Health Department – Pembroke Clinic
- October 24th, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- At the health department, 430 Ledford Street in Pembroke
- Clinical breast exams, cervical cancer screenings, referral for mammogram at a later date
- Appointments are encouraged but not required and can be scheduled by calling the health department at 912-653-4331.
- All breast health services, including mammograms, are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Cervical cancer screenings are free to women aged 21-64 without health insurance.
Camden County Health Department
- October 17th, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- At the health department, 905 Dilworth Street in St. Marys
- Clinical breast exams, cervical cancer screenings, mobile mammogram unit
- Appointments are limited and can be scheduled by calling the health department at 912-882-8515.
- All breast health services, including mammograms, are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Cervical cancer screenings are free to women aged 21-64 without health insurance.
- Women with health insurance are also welcome to schedule an appointment, and health insurance will be billed for the services.
Chatham County Health Department
- October 29th
- At the health department’s Midtown clinic, 1602 Drayton Street in Savannah
- Mobile mammogram unit
- By appointment only – schedule by calling 912-356-2946
- Mammograms are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance.
Effingham County Health Department
- October 22nd, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- At the health department, 802 Hwy 119 South in Springfield
- Clinical breast exams, cervical cancer screenings, referral for mammogram at a later date
- Appointments are encouraged but not required and can be scheduled by calling the health department at 912-754-6484.
- All breast health services, including mammograms, are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Cervical cancer screenings are free to women aged 21-64 without health insurance.
- Free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings will also be available, and all participants will receive goody bags and light refreshments.
Glynn County Health Department
- October 21st, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- At the health department, 2747 Fourth Street in Brunswick
- Mobile mammogram unit
- No appointment needed – walk-ins are welcome
- Mammograms are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Women with health insurance are also welcome, and health insurance will be billed for the services.
Long County Health Department
- October 15th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- In the IGA parking lot on Hwy 84 in Ludowici
- Mobile mammogram unit
- No appointment needed – walk-ins are welcome
- Mammograms are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Women with health insurance are also welcome, and health insurance will be billed for the services.
McIntosh County Health Department
- October 28th, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Coastal Market at 5214 Highway 17 in Darien
- Mobile mammogram unit
- No appointment needed – walk-ins are welcome
- Mammograms are free for women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Women with health insurance are also welcome, and health insurance will be billed for the services.
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