CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.

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The Woodstock Health Department, located at 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, will host events on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Women ages 40 to 64, or anyone who notices a concerning change in their breasts, can receive free breast exams and referrals for mammograms. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (770) 928-0133.

Visitors can also learn about early detection through self-exams, pick up educational materials, enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)—which covers the cost of

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