Ontario Lung Screening Program at WDMH Will Support Patients Close to Home

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Ontario Lung Screening Program at WDMH Will Support Patients Close to Home

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths for people in Ontario. By the time it is diagnosed, the cancer is often too big or has spread to other parts of the body. The Ontario Lung Screening Program at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) aims to help patients find cancer earlier when there are more treatment options.

WDMH is now offering the program in collaboration with The Champlain Regional Cancer Program as part of the Ontario Lung Screening Program.

Patients can access the screening through their family doctor or nurse practitioner or by self-referring to the program. They must be between 55 and 74 years of age and have smoked cigarettes every day for at least 20 years during their lifetime.  To learn more, visit www.wdmh.on.ca/lungscreeningprogram.

“We are pleased to provide this screening program close to home for our local communities,” notes Cholly Boland, CEO.

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Winchester District Memorial Hospital at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

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