Hilton Head Island holding health event to battle breast cancer

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC. (WCSC) - The Town of Hilton Head Island is collaborating with Beaufort Memorial Hospital for a free breast health event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Facebook event listing states that the event will include free clinical breast exams from a board-certified nurse practitioner, on-site mammogram scheduling, several other free health screenings and the opportunity to ask questions and receive information from experts on breast health.

The American College of Radiology recommends annual mammography screening starting at age 40 for women of average risk of developing breast cancer.

Monday’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside of the Beaufort Memorial Mobile Wellness Unit which will be stationed in the Shelter Cove Towne Centre at 28 Shelter Cove Lane.

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