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DOH-Marion Provides Free or Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

October 2, 2026 1 min read
DOH-Marion will provide free or low-cost mammograms to women in the community on Friday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center.
Together we Screen
For media inquiries: Nina Mattei • Nina.Mattei@FLHealth.gov • 352-843-9471

Marion County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) will host the 3D mobile mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women in the community on Friday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following location:

Silver Springs Shores Community Center
590 Silver Road
Ocala, FL 34472

Eligibility for Free Mammograms

Must meet each of the four criteria below:

  • Women ages 40-64
  • Have a household income that is less than or equal to 200% of the poverty level
  • Have no health insurance to cover the cost of a clinical breast exam, mammogram, or Pap smear
  • Primary residence is in Florida

To see if you qualify for these screenings, call 352-644-2696, 352-644-2661, or 352-644-2732.


Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

The Florida Department of Health provides access to free or low-cost breast cancer screenings statewide to women who are uninsured or underinsured, have a low income, and meet the program eligibility requirements. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the benefits of early detection.