New national screening program aims to prevent many lung cancer deaths – and also raises challenges and questions

While millions of people breathe clean air without thinking twice, more than 15 million Latinos in the United States do so in dangerous conditions.That is one of the main warnings in the new State of the Air 2025 report of the American Lung Association, which was the focus of a virtual conversation organized by Poder Latinx, EcoMothers and the association itself.The panel, conducted in Spanish, addressed the causes, consequences and possible sol…

Lung Cancer survivor supports ‘Yes to Quit’ campaign - Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership

Grimsby resident and former smoker, Wendy Robinson, is urging anyone who smokes to seek help to stop smoking after undergoing surgery to remove lung cancer. Wendy’s story is part of the ‘Yes to Quit’ campaign, launched across TV, radio, transport links and social media at the end of March throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. It asks audiences about important life events they might miss due to smoking, such as weddings, births or quality time wit…

NACCHO Sector News: 14 May 2025

New national screening program aims to prevent many lung cancer deaths First Nations leaders urge ‘bold’ reforms on truth, treaty and closing the gap New ABS data reveals 1 in 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are living with diabetes, one of the highest rates in the world Strong Born, Strong Communities: New FASD Guidelines empower healthy futures Helping Indigenous families navigate genomic health Sector Jobs The NACCHO Sector New…

New national screening program aims to prevent many lung cancer deaths – and also raises challenges and questions

Introduction by Croakey: The impending launch of Australia’s national lung cancer screening program raises many challenges for the health workforce and health service delivery, and is expected to bring significant benefits for high-risk groups, notably long-term smokers. The Aboriginal and […]