OhioHealth Marion General, Hardin Memorial to Offer Lung Cancer Screenings

OhioHealth Marion General, Hardin Memorial to Offer Lung Cancer Screenings

Key Takeaways:

• OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, Hardin Memorial Hospital and Executive Imaging will offer lung cancer screenings on Saturday, Nov. 14.
• Screenings are recommended for adults ages 50 to 80 with a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years who currently smoke or formerly smoked.
• Appointments are required by Oct. 31. A physician's order is needed, and most insurance plans and Medicare cover screenings.

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital and OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, along with Executive Imaging, LLC, will offer special hours for lung cancer screenings on Saturday, Nov. 14, National Lung Cancer Screening Day, to help people at increased risk access early detection.

Screenings will be available at the following locations:

• OhioHealth Marion General Hospital: 8 a.m. to noon at 1000 McKinley Park Dr., Marion. Enter through the East Entrance.
• Executive Imaging, LLC: 8:30 a.m. to noon at 1069 Delaware Ave., Suite 104, Marion.
• OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital: 9 a.m. to noon at 921 E. Franklin St., Kenton. Enter through the main entrance.

"Lung cancer screening has rewritten the book on lung cancer survivability," said Joel Provenzano, MD, pulmonary and critical care specialist at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. "The earlier lung cancer is found, the better the chances of treating it successfully."

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. Screening is recommended for adults ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or formerly smoked and have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years. A pack-year is the equivalent of smoking one pack of cigarettes daily for one year.

"Screening can help detect lung cancer before symptoms appear," said Abhishake Kaapuraala, MD, family medicine hospitalist at OhioHealth Primary and Walk-In Care Kenton. "If you qualify, I encourage you to get screened. It's a simple test that could make a big difference."

A physician's order is required. Individuals who need help obtaining an order can contact their preferred screening location for assistance. Lung cancer screenings are covered by most insurance plans and Medicare.

Appointments are required, and registration closes Saturday, Oct. 31.

To schedule a screening, contact:

• OhioHealth Marion General Hospital: 740-383-8600
• Executive Imaging, LLC: 740-751-6828
• OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital: 419-675-8181