Event Details

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Norman Regional Health System is joining a national effort during the month of November to raise awareness and save lives through early detection of lung cancer.

On Saturday, November 8, join us at Norman Regional Hospital for National Lung Cancer Screening Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eligible Oklahomans should think about getting screened to take a proactive approach to their lung health.

Pre-registration for National Lung Cancer Screening Day at Norman Regional Hospital is not required. Walk-ins are welcome at the event, but appointments are encouraged.

Physicians Brian Whitson, MD, FCCP, Pulmonologist, and Krishna Vedala, MD, Primary Care Physician, will be on-site from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 8 to talk to participants about the importance of early detection and lung health.

• What: National Lung Cancer Screening Day
• When: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday, November 8
• Where: Norman Regional Hospital, 3300 HealthPlex Parkway, Norman, OK (in the Healer Garden)
• Cost: $75 (discounted rate valid for scans completed in November)
• Who’s Eligible: Ages 50+ with a current or former smoking history
• Walk-ins: Welcome

Why Screening Matters

Regular lung screenings are important not only to catch cancer, but also for catching lung nodules, early lung changes, and other lung diseases that can progress if they go unchecked. Annual screenings can help detect problems early, when they’re most treatable.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and Oklahoma continues to rank among the lowest in the nation for lung cancer screening rates. Yet when detected early, lung cancer and other diseases can often be treated successfully.

Who is Eligible for a Lung Scan?

You may be eligible for a lung screening if you:

• Are 50 to 80 years old, and
• Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, and
• Have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history (packs per day × years smoked).

No physician referral is needed. Please note that payment for the lung scan is due at the time of service.

$75 Lung Scans All November

Throughout November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Norman Regional is offering discounted lung screenings for just $75. To receive the discounted rate, screenings must be completed within the month of November.

For more information or to schedule a screening, visit NormanRegional.com/LungScan or call 405-307-2290. 

Contact Phone:

405-307-2290