The mobile screening program is being made possible through the Clinton County Department of Health and provides an opportunity for eligible residents to receive a low-dose CT scan designed to detect lung cancer early, when treatment options are often more successful.
According to health officials, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Indiana, but many people do not experience symptoms until the disease has advanced. Early detection through regular screening can help identify lung cancer at a more treatable stage.
Lung screening is:
- Fast, with the scan taking less than 10 minutes.
- Simple, requiring no needles or changes of clothing.
- Effective, helping detect cancer early when it is most treatable.
- Covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Assistance may be available for those who are uninsured.
To qualify, individuals must meet current screening guidelines, including:
- A history of smoking 20 pack-years or more (average packs smoked per day multiplied by the number of years smoked).
- Being between the ages of 50 and 77.
The next mobile lung screening opportunity will be held on:
Thursday, July 16
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Clinton County Department of Health
1234 Rossville Ave., Frankfort, IN 46047
Appointments are recommended. To schedule a screening appointment, contact the mobile lung screening team at 317-962-LUNG (5864) or email lungscreening@iuhealth.org.
The program is provided in partnership with the Clinton County Department of Health, IU Health, and community health partners to help make lifesaving screenings more accessible for local residents.
