Georgia Coastal Health District

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, and the Chatham County Health Department is teaming up again with the St. Joseph/Candler mobile mammography unit to offer no-cost breast cancer screenings on May 27.

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Free mammograms will be available by appointment for eligible women at the Chatham County Health Department’s Midtown location at 1602 Drayton Street on May 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The free screenings are open to women aged 40 and older without health insurance coverage.

Space is limited – appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling the Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program at 912-356-2946 or 912-307-9235.

Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in women. However, many cancer deaths can be avoided through regular screening. When breast cancer is detected and treated early, the chance of survival is greatly increased.

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) helps increase access to life-saving screenings for women who do not have health insurance coverage for mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. For more information about available services, please visit our BCCP web page.

There are two free HIV testing events happening in April where you can get a gift card just for getting tested!

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National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day: Testing event on April 2

On April 2nd, the first 50 youth and young adults to get tested for HIV at this event will receive a free gift card! Visit the Chatham County Health Department’s Midtown clinic between 10a and 4p for free testing.

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) highlights the impact of HIV in young people and raises awareness about ongoing efforts in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment for this population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in the United States, 19% of new HIV diagnoses in 2021 were among young people aged 13-24. The CDC found that in 2021, 6% of high school students had never tested for HIV.

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National Transgender HIV Testing Day: Testing event on April 16

For National Transgender HIV Testing Day, we’re offering free testing at the Chatham County Health Department’s Midtown clinic at 1602 Drayton Street on April 16 from 10a-4p. We’re giving away free gift cards, safe sex kits, and more.

National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD) acknowledges the disproportionate impact of HIV on the transgender community while encouraging routine HIV testing, prevention, and care among transgender and gender non-binary people.

Expecting moms and parents of young children are invited to a community baby shower at the Chatham County Health Department on March 31, 2025. Free baby items, raffle prizes and giveaways will be available from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Midtown clinic at 1602 Drayton Street in Savannah.

The event is free and open to pregnant women as well as parents and caregivers of children up to age 5. No registration is required.

In addition to free baby items, the event will include information on safe infant sleep practices, breastfeeding support, nutrition programs, car seat safety and more. Parents can also sign up for safe infant sleep classes where they can receive a free pack-n-play.

The event is sponsored by the Chatham County Health Department, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Over the Moon Diaper Bank, Healthy Savannah, Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center, Peach State Health Plan, Mary’s Place, Savannah Care Center, Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), Child Support Services, Safe Kids Savannah, Coastal Coalition for Children, MedBank Foundation, and Step Up Savannah.