LUNG FORCE Walk Held to Benefit American Lung Association

LUNG FORCE Walk held to benefit American Lung Association

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Hundreds of people gathered in the rain in Providence Saturday morning, for the annual LUNG FORCE Walk benefiting the American Lung Association. The event stepped off at 10 a.m. at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Participants walked a 3 mile route at the Temple to Music and celebrated local medical honoree, Dr. Terrance Healey. Right now, more than $80,000 has been raised to help annual research, education, and other…

Frye offers lung cancer screening

HICKORY — Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, now offers low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening to help detect lung cancer in patients who meet specific eligibility criteria. This recommended yearly screening uses advanced, low-radiation X-ray technology to identify…

Lung cancer survivor’s journey highlights early lung cancer screening needs

After ringing the victory bell on his battle with cancer, Asa Weathers is helping others detect challenges before it's too late.