Southcoast Health Systems will be offering free mammograms to the uninsured during the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Uninsured individuals in Wareham may visit Tobey Hospital, Southcoast Health at Rosebrook, or one of Southcoast’s other 11 breast imaging centers for their screenings. Appointments must be made beforehand, by calling 800-276-0103. Residents will also have the opportunity to speak with Patient Financial Services for guidance on how to apply for health insurance. Rhode Island residents without insurance are welcome to take advantage of the free screenings, but will not qualify for financial assistance.

Statistics show that one in eight women over the age of 40 will develop breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that women receive a regular, annual mammogram beginning at age 40.

Screenings will be available at any of the following other Southcoast locations:

DARTMOUTH
Southcoast Center for Women’s Health
300B Faunce Corner Road

FAIRHAVEN
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care
206 Mill Road

FALL RIVER
Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Avenue

Borden Medical Building
300 Hanover Street

HealthFirst Family Care Center
387 Quarry Street, Suite 104

Narragansett Mill
1565 North Main Street

New Boston Medical Center
373 New Boston Road

Truesdale Clinic
263 Stanley Street

NEW BEDFORD
St. Luke’s Hospital
101 Page Street

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
874 Purchase Street

WAREHAM
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street

Southcoast Health at Rosebrook
100 Rosebrook Way