Local Impact Spotlight:
- Free breast and cervical screenings available year-round through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for uninsured women aged 40+
- Multiple October events across the Coastal Health District offering free mammograms and referrals at county sites
- Mobile mammogram units visit Chatham, Glynn, Long, and McIntosh counties—many require no appointment
- Appointments required for Bryan County clinics; specific phone numbers provided to schedule Richmond Hill and Pembroke visits
- Program details and resources available online at the Coastal Health District BCCP webpage
Early detection saves lives, and no one should avoid or delay breast cancer screening because they don’t have health insurance. That’s why several health departments in the Coastal Health District are hosting free breast cancer screening events in October to connect women with life-saving services and raise awareness of a cancer screening program that can help.
Breast cancer screenings are provided year-round through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) at no cost to women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, and 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. If breast cancer is found early, when it is small and has not spread, more treatment options are often available with a better outcome.
October Breast Cancer Screening Events:
Bryan County
Richmond Hill, October 21, 2025
Pembroke, October 29, 2025
Available 8a-3p, closed for lunch 12-1
The Bryan County Health Department will offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings with referrals for a free mammogram. Appointments required. Call 912-756-2611 to schedule in Richmond Hill and 912-653-4331 to schedule in Pembroke.
Chatham County
October 29, 2025, 8a-3p
A mobile mammogram unit will be at the Midtown Clinic, 1602 Drayton Street in Savannah, offering free mammograms for eligible individuals. Appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling 912-356-2946 or 912-307-9235.
Effingham County
October 2, 2025, 8a-4p
The Effingham County Health Department will offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings at the clinic at 802 US Hwy 119 S in Springfield, with referrals for a free mammogram. No appointment needed.
Glynn County
October 23, 8a-3p
A mobile mammogram unit will be at the health department at 2747 Fourth Street in Brunswick, offering free mammograms for eligible individuals. No appointment needed!
Long County
October 21, 9a-2:30p
A mobile mammogram unit will be at the IGA on US Hwy 84 in Ludowici, offering free mammograms for eligible individuals. No appointment needed!
McIntosh County
October 30, 9a-2p
A mobile mammogram unit will be at the Piggly Wiggly at 15759 US Hwy 17 in Townsend, offering free mammograms for eligible individuals. No appointment needed!
For more information about the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, please visit coastalhealthdistirct.org/bccp.
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