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Chest symptoms or had a chest CT scan in the past 12 months. If you have any questions about the collection or use of the information or the completion of this form, please contact AHS Screening Programs at 1-866-727-3926. Lung cancer screening is not available for individuals under 50. Research has shown that individuals between 50 and 74 are ...
We'd like to help. For answers to your questions about lung diseases, air quality, smoking, and other lung health matters, call us toll-free to speak to a certified respiratory educator: 1-866-717-2673. To connect with your local office, call toll-free: 1-888-566-LUNG (5864) or email info@lung.ca.
Lung Screening. The Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP) has reached its target enrolment of 3,800 participants and the pilot is now closed. The ALCSP is no longer accepting new patients for lung cancer screening either though primary care providers or via self-referral due to the completion of the original pilot. For more info Click ...
Healthy adults under the age of 65 do not, in general, require a pneumococcal vaccine. The vaccine is recommended for adults 65 years old and older and for those at high risk for invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), which includes those with certain health conditions (see below) and those who live in long-term care facilities, smokers, persons with alcoholism and homeless persons.
The Lung Screening Program will eventually be available across the province. The goal of the Lung Screening Program is to prevent lung cancer and to find lung cancer at an earlier stage when treatments work best. The lung screening program has three key parts : information about improving lung health. supports for people who smoke and who are ...
1 Call the Lung Screening Program (1-877-717-5864) 1-877-717-5864. Please have your BC Services Card/CareCard and the name of your primary care provider available when you're booking your appointment. A primary care provider is required to participate in screening. Primary care providers can advise you about the benefits and limitations of ...
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Our Lung Health Line is a free, confidential service offered between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. To speak with a Certified Respiratory Educator (a healthcare professional with special training in COPD) call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) or email at info@lunghealth.ca.
