CHI Memorial Mobile Lung Screening

27aug9:00 am2:00 pmCHI Memorial Mobile Lung Screening

Event Details

In the Chattanooga area, the number one cause of cancer death is lung cancer.
CHI Memorial will be at Nutrition World on August 27 from 9-2 offering lung screenings!
You may qualify for a free screening or self-pay is $150.
Call 423-495-LUNG (5864) for an appointment! Walk-ins welcome!
CHI Memorial Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Insurance Guidelines:
Ø Age 50-80 years old (Medicare patients 50-77 years old)
Ø Current cigarette smoker or have quit within the past 15 years
Ø Have > 20 pack year history (1 pack per day for 20 years, 2 packs per day for 10 years, etc)
Ø Asymptomatic (no signs/symptoms of lung cancer)
Ø Patient has not had a chest CT in the last 12 months
Grant Guidelines (uninsured):
Ø Age 50-80 years old
Ø Current cigarette smoker or have quit within the past 15 years
Ø Have > 20 pack year history (1 pack per day for 20 years, 2 packs per day for 10 years, etc)
PLUS have an additional risk factor
· Second hand smoke exposure
· Asbestos exposure
· Radon exposure
· COPD
· Pulmonary fibrosis
· Family history of lung cancer
Ø Asymptomatic (no signs/symptoms of lung cancer)
Ø Patient has not had a chest CT in the last 12 months

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Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Nutrition World

6201 Lee Highway