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North Georgia—Join us in the fight against breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and IT'S TIME to take action against this all-too-common cancer! Attend FREE awareness and screening events at our Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield County Health Departments in the North Georgia Health District.
Did you know that one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? Here are more breast cancer facts from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.:
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.1
- It is estimated that in 2024, approximately 30% of all new female cancer diagnoses in the United States will be breast cancer.1
- On average, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. every 2 minutes.1
- Approximately 66% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage before cancer has spread outside of the breast when it is easiest to treat.3
- The 5-year relative survival rate for cancer diagnosed at the localized stage is 99%.1
- Approximately 15% of women diagnosed have a family history of breast cancer. Those with a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer are nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer themselves.4
Early detection is key in winning the fight against breast cancer!
Don't miss out on critical breast cancer awareness and screening opportunities. Check out the upcoming events below at our County Health Departments (listed alphabetically by county). Let's make a difference together! Click HERE to download & share our district BCA Flyer!
Cherokee County Health Department
Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Cherokee County Health Department's Woodstock Health Center presents Breast Cancer Awareness Days on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 7:30 AM to 5 PM and Wednesday, October 23rd, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Free Breast Checks and Referrals for Mammograms will be offered to all women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s), and Pap Smears will be offered to those who need them. Appointments are required for these exams. Call (770) 928-0133.
Come learn about early detection of breast cancer through self-examinations and health screenings. Get to know the signs and symptoms that help detect breast cancer as early as possible. Eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which covers the cost of a mammogram. Get a FREE Goodie Bag, Breast Cancer Awareness Literature, and the chance to Raffle for Prizes!
The health department's Woodstock Health Center is located at 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188. Click HERE to download & share our Woodstock BCA Flyer!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Cherokee County Health Department's Canton Health Center will offer FREE Breast Exams and referrals for mammograms to all women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s) on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. Pap Smears will be provided for those who need them. Appointments are available for these services at (770) 345-7371, and walk-ins are welcome.
Goodie bags and breast cancer educational brochures will be given away! Eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which covers the cost of a mammogram.
The health department's Canton Health Center is located at 1219 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115. Click HERE to download & share our Canton BCA Flyer!
Fannin County Health Department
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Fannin County Health Department will offer FREE Breast Exams to eligible women on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The breast exams are for all women ages 40 to 64 or for any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s). Appointments are recommended, but there may also be time available for walk-ins. Please call (706) 632-3023.
The health department will also offer breast cancer prevention education and enroll eligible women in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which covers the cost of a mammogram.
The Fannin County Health Department is located at 95 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Click HERE to download & share our Fannin BCA Flyer!
Gilmer County Health Department
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Gilmer County Health Department will have a "PINK OUT" day and offer FREE Breast Exams on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 8 AM to 6:30 PM, at 28 Southside Church Street, Ellijay, GA 30540. The screening event is open to all women ages 40 to 64 and to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s). No appointment is needed, and walk-ins are welcome!
Staff will also offer breast cancer prevention education.
There is no cost for the breast exam. Eligible women will also be referred for a free mammogram through the health department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP).
More information is available at the health department at (706) 635-4363. Click HERE to download & share our Gilmer BCA Flyer!
Murray County Health Department
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Murray County Health Department is celebrating breast cancer awareness with a special Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Free Breast Exams will be offered to all women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s). No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome!
Breast cancer prevention education and printed materials will also be provided. Eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which covers the cost of a mammogram.
The Murray County Health Department is located at 709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705.
For more information, call (706) 695-4585. Click HERE to download & share our Murray BCA Flyer!
Pickens County Health Department
Monday, October 21—Friday, October 25, 2024
During their regular clinic hours, the Pickens County Health Department is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness with a week-long event from Monday, October 21st through Friday, October 25th. They will offer FREE Breast Exams and breast cancer prevention education! The free breast exams will be offered to all women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s). Eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which covers the cost of a mammogram. No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome! The health department's regular clinic hours for each day are:
The Pickens County Health Department is located at 60 Health Way, Jasper, GA 30143.
For more information, call (706) 253-2821. Click HERE to download & share our Pickens BCA Flyer!
Whitfield County Health Department
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Whitfield County Health Department will have their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday, October 30th from 8 AM to 12 PM. During this time, staff will provide Free Breast Exams to all women ages 19 and older, give away Goodie Bags containing a variety of breast health incentives and information, and offer light refreshments to patients. The Breast Cancer Awareness Day event will take place at the Whitfield County Health Department's Women's Health Clinic at 800 Professional Blvd., Dalton, GA, 30720. The Women's Health Clinic is at the back entrance. No appointment is needed – walk-ins are welcome.
There is no cost for a breast exam. Eligible women can also be referred for a free mammogram and enrollment in the health department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP).
For more information, please call the Whitfield County Health Department at 706-279-9600. Click HERE to download & share our Whitfield BCA Flyer!
A promotional flyer that can be downloaded & shared is attached above to each county's BCA Day announcement!