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Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness
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 disease!
Our Health Departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties routinely provide free breast exams and any needed mammogram referrals for women ages 40 to 64—or for any woman who notices a concerning change in her breast(s). Appointments are usually required for these exams (click on the county name for contact information).
However, coming up in October, some of our health departments are hosting special, designated Breast Cancer Awareness events. Some of these events will require no appointment, and all events will offer educational activities to help detect breast cancer earlier and make life-saving screenings more accessible.
Early detection is key in winning the fight against breast cancer!
Did you know that one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her 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.
- Approximately 30% of all new female cancer diagnoses in the United States are breast cancer.
- On average, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. every 2 minutes.
- 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.
- The 5-year relative survival rate for cancer diagnosed at the localized stage is 99%.
- 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.
Click here to see if you are eligible for free or low-cost screenings through our Breast and Cervical Cancer Program!
Meanwhile, don't miss out on critical breast cancer awareness and screening opportunities happening soon in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the upcoming events below, as posted, at our County Health Departments, starting with the first events listed for our Cherokee County Health Department locations in Woodstock and Canton.
Let's make a difference together!
Our Breast Cancer Awareness Events
Cherokee County Health Department
Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Cherokee County Health Department location in Woodstock presents Breast Cancer Awareness on two days: Tuesday, October 21st, from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, and Thursday, October 23rd, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Free Breast Checks and Referrals for Mammograms will be offered to women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s). 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 location in Woodstock is 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188. Click HERE to download & share our Woodstock BCA Flyer!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Cherokee County Health Department in Canton will offer FREE Breast Exams to women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s) on Tuesday, October 21st, from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. No appointment is required for these exams at the Canton location. Walk-ins are welcome all day!
Breast cancer educational brochures will be provided; plus, eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), which will cover the cost of their mammogram.
The health department in Canton is located at 1219 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115. Click HERE to download our Canton BCA Flyer!
For more information, call (770) 345-7371.
Whitfield County Health Department
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Whitfield County Health Department Women's Health Clinic will host its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday, October 23rd, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. During this time, Free Breast Checks and Referrals for Mammograms will be offered to women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s).
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).
The Whitfield County Health Department Women’s Health Clinic is located at 800 Professional Blvd., Dalton, GA 30720. Please drive around to the back entrance — once inside the main doors, the Women’s Health Clinic will be on your right.
For more information, please call the Whitfield County Health Department at 706-279-9600. Click HERE to download our Dalton BCA Day Flyer!
Fannin County Health Department
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Fannin County Health Department in Blue Ridge will offer FREE Breast Exams to women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s) on Tuesday, October 28th, from 8 AM to 6:30 PM. No appointment is required for these exams. Walk-ins are welcome!
Breast cancer educational brochures will be provided; plus, eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP).
The health department in Blue Ridge is located at 95 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Click HERE to download our Blue Ridge BCA Flyer!
For more information, call (706) 632-3023.
Gilmer County Health Department
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Gilmer County Health Department in Ellijay will offer FREE Breast Exams to women ages 40 to 64 or to any woman who detects a concerning change in her breast(s) on Wednesday, October 29th, from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. No appointment is required for these exams. Walk-ins are welcome!
Breast cancer educational brochures will be provided; plus, eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP).
The health department in Ellijay is located at 822 Industrial Blvd., Suite 100, Ellijay, GA 30540. Click HERE to download our Ellijay BCA Flyer!
For more information, call (706) 635-4363.
Murray County Health Department
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Murray County Health Department is celebrating breast cancer awareness with a special Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday, October 30th, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 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. Plus, eligible women can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)!
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 our Chatsworth BCA Day Flyer!
For more information, call (706) 695-4585.