Healthy Savannah and the Chatham County Health Department are partnering to offer a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on January 23rd at the health department clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. Cervical cancer kills thousands of women each year, but many of these deaths can be prevented through vaccination and screening. In the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year and about 4,000 women die of this cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and in conjunction, Healthy Savannah has launched a campaign to help dispel the stigma surrounding the disease. The organization is encouraging prevention and early detection through vaccinations, regular screenings, and education about cervical health.
Supported by CHC funding, Healthy Savannah will join with the Chatham County Health Department to present a health fair at its Eisenhower location from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 23. The event will include door prizes, drawings and opportunities to learn about healthy living. A health clinic will also be available for those who wish to be screened for cervical cancer via pap smear or receive the HPV vaccine. The Health Department is located at 1395 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406. NOTE: Community members interested in receiving a pap smear/ cervical cancer screening should arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. Please bring an unexpired photo ID. Screening is available for people aged 21 and older.