The Guthrie Clinic is encouraging former and current smokers to get screened for lung cancer at one of two upcoming screening events:
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Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, N.Y.
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Thursday, April 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa.
Lung cancer screenings are covered by most insurance and Medicare plans for those between the ages of 50 and 80 who have at least a 20 pack-year history.
A pack-year is a way to measure smoking exposure. Smoking one full pack of cigarettes daily for 20 years, or two packs daily for 10 years, would equal 20 pack-years.
For more information, to check if you qualify and to register for a screening, visit Guthrie.org/SavedByTheScan.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit multispecialty health system integrating clinical and hospital care along with research and education. Headquartered in Sayre, Pennsylvania, The Guthrie Clinic stands as one of the nation’s longest established group practices, founded in 1910 by the visionary Dr. Donald Guthrie. The organization’s patient-centered approach revolves around a clinically integrated network of employed providers. Among The Guthrie Clinic’s more than 10,000 caregivers are close to 1,000 highly skilled physicians and advanced practice providers representing the spectrum of medical Specialties and sub-specialties. Situated across nearly 11,000 square miles in northeastern Pennsylvania and upstate New York, The Guthrie Clinic’s comprehensive six hospital campuses also encompass an expansive network of outpatient facilities across 14 counties. Post-acute care includes acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, personal care home, home care and hospice services, completing the continuum of care. With a commitment to shaping the future of health care, the organization offers 11 residencies and five fellowships, serving as a training ground for the next generation of leaders in the field.
