October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Savannah Herald is developing this community resource guide to help residents of Savannah, Chatham County, Coastal Georgia, and the surrounding Lowcountry find trustworthy breast health information, screening assistance, community events, and support. We will update local listings as details are verified.
Start Here: Breast Health and Screening
Breast cancer screening can help find cancer before symptoms appear. Mammograms are an important screening tool, but the best screening schedule depends on your age, personal and family history, and other risk factors. Talk with a qualified health care professional about when to begin screening and whether additional testing is appropriate.
For evidence-based guidance, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s breast cancer screening information. If you notice a new lump, nipple discharge, skin changes, or other unusual breast symptoms, contact a health care professional rather than waiting for a routine screening appointment.
Free and Low-Cost Screening Assistance
Cost should not prevent someone from asking about screening options. Georgia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program helps eligible residents access screening and diagnostic services. Eligibility, participating locations, and available services should be confirmed directly with the program.
For help understanding screening, treatment, and support options, visit the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer resources.
Black Women and Breast Health
Breast cancer affects families across every community, but Black women face important disparities in breast cancer outcomes. Access to timely screening, follow-up testing, treatment, and trusted medical information matters. The Savannah Herald is committed to sharing practical information and community voices without stigma or fear-based messaging.
Ask your health care professional about your personal risk, family history, symptoms, and screening options. If you are concerned about a medical recommendation or cannot access follow-up care, ask about patient navigation or a second opinion.
Savannah and Coastal Georgia Screening Locations
These screening locations are listed by St. Joseph’s/Candler. Call to confirm appointments, costs, insurance, and any assistance before visiting.
St. Joseph’s/Candler Telfair Pavilion
5353 Reynolds Street, first floor of Candler Hospital, Savannah, GA 31405. Phone: 912-819-7000.
Telfair Breast Imaging Center – Eisenhower
527 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. Phone: 912-691-1460.
St. Joseph’s Hospital Imaging
11705 Mercy Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31419. Phone: 912-819-2452.
St. Joseph’s/Candler Imaging Center – Pooler
101 St. Joseph’s/Candler Drive, Pooler, GA 31322. Phone: 912-748-0068.
For diagnostic mammography scheduling or the St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit, call 912-819-6800. Financial assistance for mobile screening may be available to eligible uninsured women age 40 and older. Source: St. Joseph’s/Candler, October 8, 2026.
Coastal Health District Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
The Georgia Coastal Health District reports no-cost mammograms for eligible uninsured women age 40 and older, with services also available for some younger women who have identified breast problems or suspected cancer. Assistance is available year-round through Coastal Health District health departments. Contact the program to confirm eligibility and next steps. Source: Coastal Health District, October 1, 2026.
October 2026 Awareness Events
October 26: Free mammography screening event, Savannah. The St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit is scheduled at the Chatham County Health Department Midtown Clinic, 1602 Drayton Street, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.). No-cost mammograms are offered to eligible women; appointments are required. Call 912-356-2946 to schedule. Official event details.
October 22–26: Light the Town Pink, Savannah City Hall. City Hall, 2 East Bay Street, will be illuminated pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month as part of the Paint the Town Pink fundraising campaign supporting the St. Joseph’s/Candler Telfair Mammography Fund. City of Savannah event listing.
Additional Coastal Georgia screening events: October 15 in Kingsland; October 19 in Brunswick; October 20 in Ludowici; October 27 in Richmond Hill and Hinesville; October 28 in Pembroke; and October 29 in Eulonia. Appointment and walk-in rules vary. See the Coastal Health District’s complete October 2026 event schedule for times, addresses, and telephone numbers. The October 8 Effingham County event has already passed.
Schedules and eligibility may change. Confirm with the organizer before traveling.
Community Awareness Events and Local Voices
Explore local events, education, fundraising and survivor stories. Event dates are shown below; some activities have already taken place. Select any image to view the complete original flyer, including contact details. Confirm current information with organizers. These community-shared images do not imply Savannah Herald sponsorship.
Upcoming Community Events
More Upcoming Community Events
Earlier October Community Events
Community Education and Survivor Stories
Breast Cancer Education: What Our Community Should Know
Black Men Get Breast Cancer, Too: Learn about warning signs, family history, inherited risk factors and a local spotlight on The Pink Men’s Club. Read the Savannah Herald article.
Breast Cancer in Black Women: Understand triple-negative breast cancer, risk factors, screening, and findings from major treatment trials. Read the Savannah Herald article.
Additional community health education articles on nutrition and physical activity are in development.
Support for Patients, Survivors, and Families
Breast cancer can affect physical health, finances, work, family life, and emotional well-being. Patients and caregivers may benefit from discussing transportation assistance, patient navigation, support groups, financial counseling, and other resources with their treatment team. The American Cancer Society provides general cancer information and support resources.
Financial Help for Cancer Patients in Savannah and Coastal Georgia
A cancer diagnosis can affect far more than health. Treatment costs, missed work, transportation, groceries, prescriptions and household bills can put pressure on patients and families. Help may be available, but eligibility, funding and geographic coverage vary. Start by asking your oncology team for a financial navigator or social worker. They can help identify programs suited to your diagnosis, insurance and household needs.
Local and Coastal Georgia Starting Points
- St. Joseph’s/Candler Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, Savannah: Patients receiving treatment at the pavilion can speak with a financial navigator at no charge. The service helps with insurance questions, payment options, medication co-pay programs, and possible Medicaid or disability benefits. No referral is needed. Financial navigation: 912-819-7536. Main center: 912-819-5704; 225 Candler Drive. Financial navigation details.
- Memorial Health Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute, Savannah: Ask your cancer care team to connect you with oncology social work or patient navigation for questions about insurance, transportation, financial concerns and support services. Located at 4700 Waters Avenue. Breast cancer services and support. Contact the center to confirm the right department and current assistance.
- Georgia Coastal Health District / County Health Departments: The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program helps eligible uninsured or underinsured women access breast examinations, mammograms, diagnostic follow-up, and referrals to the Women’s Health Medicaid Program when appropriate. This is screening and healthcare access assistance, not a cash grant. The district serves Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties. Ask your county health department about eligibility. Coastal Health District breast screening program.
- Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care: This Savannah-area community health center offers sliding-fee discounts for eligible patients based on household income and family size, mammography and other preventive services, and prescription discounts or medication assistance for qualifying patients. This can reduce healthcare costs but is not a breast cancer cash-grant program. Main office: 106 E. Broad Street, Savannah; 912-527-1000. Other locations include Garden City and Effingham County. Sliding-fee and patient assistance information | Clinic locations.
- MedBank Foundation: A Savannah-area prescription assistance organization that helps qualifying uninsured or underinsured patients seek medications through available assistance programs. Ask whether your specific prescription is eligible. MedBank services.
- United Way of the Coastal Empire and 211: A starting point for referrals to local assistance with food, housing, utilities, transportation and other needs. Programs and funding vary by county and household circumstances. Dial 211 to ask about currently available help. 211 resource information.
- Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia: A regional food bank working with community partners to address food insecurity. Ask for help locating a food pantry or distribution serving your area. Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
- Georgia 211 and local community assistance: Dial 211 or visit 211.org to seek referrals for food, housing, utilities and transportation support. Availability depends on the local service area.
Statewide and National Programs
- Georgia Cancer State Aid: A state program that can assist qualifying uninsured or underinsured Georgia residents with cancer-related diagnostic and treatment services through participating facilities. Patients apply through a participating hospital or radiation center, not directly through the flyer. Eligibility rules apply. Call 404-463-5111. Official program and application information.
- Georgia CORE: Georgia’s cancer information and resource directory helps patients find navigation, financial and community support resources across the state. Georgia CORE navigation and support resources.
- American Cancer Society: Call 1-800-227-2345 to ask about cancer information, support and possible transportation or lodging resources, subject to local availability. Support programs.
Before Applying for Financial Assistance
Ask your treatment team which programs fit your location and circumstances. Applications may require proof of diagnosis or active treatment, income information, residency, insurance information or a signed form from an oncology provider. Financial assistance is not guaranteed, and funds may be limited. Use official program websites or verified contacts before sharing medical or financial documents.
Churches, Community Groups, and Pink Sundays
Faith communities and neighborhood organizations can help share reliable information and connect people with local services. We welcome details about verified educational programs, screening outreach, and community support activities.
Where to Find Cancer Rehabilitation in Coastal Georgia
St. Joseph’s/Candler Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive, Savannah, provides access to cancer support and rehabilitation services, including lymphedema-related care. Call 912-819-5704 to ask about referrals and current availability. Cancer rehabilitation information.
Memorial Health Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute, 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, lists oncology nutrition counseling, lymphedema therapy, counseling, and patient navigation among its breast cancer support services. Call 912-350-8000 to confirm appointments and eligibility. Memorial Health breast cancer services.
Patients throughout Chatham County and Coastal Georgia should confirm current services, insurance coverage, and any required referral before visiting.
Share a Resource or Community Story
Know of a breast health event, screening program, support organization, or survivor story that should be considered for this guide? Contact the Savannah Herald through our contact page. Please include the organizer or provider name, location, dates, a public contact method, and a link to an official source. Do not send private medical records or sensitive health information through a general contact form.
Editorial note: This guide is informational and does not replace personalized medical advice. Local listings will be added after editorial verification. Last reviewed: October 2026.