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LCI Launches Screening Saves Program
Key Takeaways
- Screening Saves program aims to increase lung cancer screening awareness and access in North Carolina, addressing the low 17.2% screening rate among high-risk residents.
- The initiative unites healthcare providers to share best practices and prioritize lung screenings, leveraging North Carolina's extensive network of care providers.
LCI Launches Screening Saves Program
Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI), in cooperation with a statewide consortium of leaders and healthcare organizations, today announced the launch of Screening Saves, a comprehensive program to raise awareness and increase access to lung screenings across North Carolina. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and data from the American Lung Association show that only 17.2% of North Carolina residents at high risk get screened for lung cancer. The Screening Saves program aims to save lives by mobilizing a statewide network of healthcare providers dedicated to increasing yearly lung screenings among eligible residents.
“Lung Cancer Initiative is uniting healthcare screening navigators and their programs to share best practices and prioritize access to lung screenings,” said Paige Humble, chief executive officer of Lung Cancer Initiative. “This vital program is designed to leverage the outstanding network of care providers we have in North Carolina and to support screening centers in remote regions.”
