Columbus Regional Heath is pleased to offer two upcoming opportunities for important health screenings.
On Nov. 9, Columbus Regional Health Breast Health Services will offer a free clinical breast screening event for those whose insurance does not cover breast screenings. Also, throughout November, the CRH Lung Care Team is offering low-dose lung scans to anyone who is eligible and hasn’t had a lung scan before.
Free Clinical Breast Screen
This year about 1 million Americans will develop breast cancer. If detected early, 95 percent of cases can be successfully treated. Columbus Regional Health is hosting a free clinical breast exam to detect possible breast cancer and to provide referrals for those who may need a follow-up mammogram.
Screenings will be conducted between 8 a.m. and noon at Columbus Regional Health General Surgery, 2325 18th St., Ste 220. Registration is required by calling 812-376-5136.
Should you be screened? If you are age 40 or older and answer “yes” to all of the following statements, you should register today for your free exam:
1) I have not had a breast exam or mammogram within the last 12 months.
2) I do not have health insurance or my insurance does not cover screenings.
3) I do not have a pre-existing breast condition
4) I have not been treated for breast cancer in the past five years.
If you are someone with dense breast tissue or a family history of breast cancer, we especially encourage you to consider a screening.
$25 First-Time Lung Scans
In conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Columbus Regional Health is proud to offer reserved appointments for patients needing a first-time lung scan on Nov. 2, 9, 23, 29 and 30. Each scan is offered for $25 and will not be submitted to insurance. Payment will be collected at the time of the scan.
Eligibility for lung scan:
1) Are between 50 and 80 years old;
2) Have a history of heavy smoking (Heavy smoking means a smoking history of one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years)
3) Are either a current smoker or have quit within the past 15 years.
Individuals who have had a previous scan will be scheduled on another date.
For more information and eligibility requirements for both screening opportunities visit crh.org/events.
