Clemson Rural Health and MUSC to Provide Free Cancer Screenings to Eligible Bamberg County Citizens

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

To: News Media, Community Leaders, and Concerned Citizens

From: Bamberg County Administration

Date: September 16, 2024

Re: Clemson Rural Health and MUSC to Provide Free Cancer Screenings to Eligible Bamberg County Citizens

Bamberg, South Carolina (September 2024) – In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bamberg County Council and Administration will welcome Clemson Rural Health and MUSC when they bring their mobile cancer screening units to the Health Department. Both events will be sponsored by Best Chance Network.

Clemson Rural Health will be at the Bamberg County Health Department on October 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Free breast and pelvic cancer screenings, Pap/HPV tests, diagnostic tests for abnormal Ultrasound, MRI, etc. results, and colorectal screening will be available for eligible women (i.e. those living in SC, ages 21-64 who have limited or no diagnostic health insurance or who meet the income requirements). Additionally, prostate cancer and colorectal screenings will also be available for eligible men.

Likewise, MUSC will also visit Bamberg in October, and their mobile unit will be at the Bamberg County Health Department on October 29 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Free screenings and mammograms will be provided. For services lasting 15 minutes or longer, participants will need to make an appointment by calling MUSC at 803-395-2841.

Walk-ins are welcome! Please see the attached fliers for more information.

Chairman Evert Comer, Jr. said he and the entire Bamberg County Council are “grateful to the Best Chance Network, Clemson Rural Health, and MUSC for bringing their services to Bamberg County and strongly encourage all eligible citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to prioritize their health. This type of preventative care is essential in helping our citizens stay healthy and happy.”

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For more information on this press release, email info@bambergcounty.sc.gov.