October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and several clinics in the Coastal Health District will offer free screening events.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer. It is estimated about one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
See the list below to find an event near you!
Bryan County Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Event in Pembroke
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Bryan County Health Department in Pembroke will offer FREE breast exams and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women on Thursday, October 12th from 1-4 p.m. as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The screening event is open to all women aged 40 and older who have no insurance (or very limited insurance) and meet certain annual income guidelines. Eligible women will also be referred for a free mammogram at a later date.
Appointments for the event are encouraged, but walk-ins are also accepted. To schedule an appointment, or to find out if you qualify for the free screenings, call the Bryan County Health Department’s Pembroke office at 912-653-4331.
Camden County Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Event in St. Marys
Friday, October 13, 2023
The Camden County Health Department will offer breast and cervical cancer screenings and no-cost mammograms on October 13th at the clinic at 905 Dilworth Street in St. Marys. The screenings are available by appointment for women aged 40 and older, with or without insurance coverage.
During the event, a mobile mammogram unit will be stationed in the health department’s parking lot from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Appointments are now available and can be scheduled online at coastalhealthdistrict.as.me/camden-screening or by calling the health department at (912) 882-8515.
Chatham County Mobile Mammogram Event in Savannah
Friday, October 24, 2023
The Chatham County Health Department will offer FREE mammograms to eligible women on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Midtown clinic at 1602 Drayton Street.
The St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the Health Department’s parking lot from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free mammography screening will be available by appointment for women aged 40 and older who meet income guidelines and have no health insurance coverage.
The service is by appointment only, so women are urged to schedule the free mammogram by calling the Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) at 912-356-2946.
Effingham County Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Effingham County Health Department is celebrating women and encouraging good health habits with a Breast Cancer Awareness Day event on Tuesday, October 24th from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free breast and cervical exams will be available along with blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. There will also be activities, refreshments, a photo booth, giveaways, and a raffle for prize baskets donated by local community businesses, including Baked by Maggie, Sweet Treats Cannery, Happy Days Ice Cream, and Wright Wicks Candle Company.
There is no cost to participate in the event, including the health screenings. Eligible women can also be referred for a free mammogram at a later date through the health department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP).
Appointments are encouraged but not required. To schedule an appointment, call the Effingham County Health Department at 912-754-6484.
Liberty County Breast Exam Event in Hinesville
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 3-4, 2023
The Liberty County Health Department will offer FREE breast exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 3 and 4, at the clinic at 1113 East Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville. The screening event is open for all women aged 40 and older by appointment. You can schedule an appointment by calling the Liberty County Health Department at 912-876-2173.
There is no cost for the breast exam. Eligible women can also be referred for a free mammogram through the health department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
Long County Mobile Mammogram Event in Ludowici
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Long County Health Department will offer free mammograms from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, for women who meet certain eligibility guidelines. The screenings will take place at the IGA parking lot on Hwy 84 in Ludowici utilizing the Southeast Georgia Health System mobile mammography unit. No appointment is needed – walk-ins are welcome.
Women who meet certain annual income guidelines and are at least 40 years of age without insurance will be eligible to receive a screening mammogram at no cost as part of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). Women aged 40 and older with health insurance can also be screened using insurance coverage.
For more information, please call the Long County Health Department at 912-545-2107.
McIntosh County Mobile Mammogram Event in Darien
Monday, October 30, 2023
The McIntosh County Health Department is teaming up with the South Georgia Health System for a free mammogram event for eligible women. The SGHS mobile mammogram unit will be at the Coastal Market at 5214 Highway 17 in Darien on October 30th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is being held in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes place each October.
No appointment is needed for the event. Women who meet certain annual income guidelines and are at least 40 years of age without insurance will be eligible to receive a screening mammogram at no cost as part of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). Women aged 40 and older with health insurance and a mammogram order can also be screened.
For more information, please call the McIntosh County Health Department at 912-832-5473.
