
The Chattooga County Health Department is hosting a special breast cancer awareness event today, Friday, October 16, offering free breast exams and information about breast cancer screening to eligible women in the community.

The Chattooga County Health Department is hosting a special breast cancer awareness event today, Friday, October 16, offering free breast exams and information about breast cancer screening to eligible women in the community.

The Chattooga County Health Department will host a special Breast Cancer Awareness event this Friday, October 16, as part of activities recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The event will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Chattooga County Health Department, located at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Attendees will have access to a variety of resources and services, including breast exams for those who choose to receive one, assistance with mammogram paperwork and information about scheduling a mammogram.
The event will also feature goody bags, a limited number of breast cancer awareness T-shirts and light refreshments.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed each October to encourage awareness of the disease and the importance of regular screenings and early detection.
Health officials encourage area residents to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about breast health and available screening resources.
For additional information about Friday’s event, contact the Chattooga County Health Department at 706-857-3471.

The Chattooga County Health Department will offer free breast exams for qualifying uninsured and underinsured women age 40 and older on Friday, October 16.

The Chattooga County Health Department will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Event on Friday, October 16, offering information, resources and assistance to area residents during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The “Pinktober in Chattooga” event will be held from 8 AM until 1 PM at the health department, located at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Activities and services will include breast exams for those who choose to receive one, assistance with mammogram paperwork, information about scheduling a mammogram, goody bags, limited breast cancer awareness T-shirts and light refreshments.
Organizers say early detection is an important part of protecting women’s health and are encouraging residents to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about available screening resources.
The event includes services for uninsured or underinsured individuals age 40 and older, with eligibility guidelines applying.
The event is open to the public. For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Health Department at 706-857-3471.

With flu season approaching, Northwest Georgia public health officials are encouraging residents to get their annual influenza vaccination, preferably before the end of October.
Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, says everyone six months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine unless their healthcare provider advises otherwise.

The Chattooga County Health Department is now offering flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis at its office at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.