Topic 2: Integration of Mobile CT Scanning-Nuts and Bolts of Mobile CT Screening Overview

Nuts and Bolts of Mobile CT Screening Overview

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Melissa Wheeler, Administrative Director for Disparities and Outreach, presents a mobile lung cancer screening program launched in 2016 in North and South Carolina, focusing on underserved communities. The program screens for various cancers, supports prevention and education, and heavily relies on community partnerships for referrals and follow-up care. The mobile unit provides free screenings, navigation, and tobacco cessation. Funding from organizations like the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation has supported the initiative. It has significantly increased early detection rates and trust within the community, emphasizing a comprehensive, human-centered approach to healthcare delivery.

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Mellissa Wheeler

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mobile lung cancer screening

underserved communities

community partnerships

tobacco cessation

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation