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Lung cancer can be caused by many risk factors, including exposure to secondhand smoke, radon, air pollution, carcinogens, a family history of lung cancer and asbestos. Cigarette smoking, however, is the number one cause of lung cancer. If you or someone you have a smoking history, take action this November during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Talk to your doctor about a quick, painless screening approved for early detection: Low-Dose CT (LDCT). Screening eligibility • Ages 50-77 (Medicare) • Ages 50-80 (Medicaid) • Ages 55-80 (Most private insurance*) • Asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer) • Tobacco smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (one pack-year = smoking one pack per day for one year; 1 pack = 20 cigarettes) • Current smoker or one who has quit smoking within the last 15 years • Receive an order for lung cancer screening with LDCT *Most insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid will cover the cost of LDCT lung cancer screening if you meet the eligibility requirements. Self-paying patients can visit mdsave.com/bch-lung to get a discounted LDCT of $200 (regularly $248) for lung cancer screenings scheduled in November. #LungCancerScreening #LungCancer #CancerScreening #Cancer #EarlyDetection #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #GetScreened #LungCancerAwareness

I'm writing to bring attention to a very important event this Sunday - the ALS community needs you! This disease originally identified in 1869 (over 154 years ago) In 1941 it became known internationally when Lou Gehrig announced his symptoms to his baseball fans. In the Summer of 2014 (73 years later) three young men inspired people around the world to dump ice water on their heads known as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge the donations received helped jump start much needed research & clinical trials. This is simply not acceptable!! Little did we know in 2023, less than 4 months ago we would experience first hand, the rippling effects it would have on ones family, emotionally, physically, the financial strain & daily struggles. We were told quite honestly with little to no emotion to "get your affairs in order" a cold and harsh blow which brings me to the question WHY. The truth is,people hear about it - & then as fast as they blink it is forgotten. It is a disease that is the SILENT Secret which continues to loom in a vicious circle & never really gets the public's attention & those that CAN make a difference, We need to find the right people, the right resources to make a positive step forward. Facts are: Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed 90% of cases occur w/o a family history  Onset is usually between the ages 40 & 70 yrs Life expectancy is 2 -4 yrs By 2040 ALS incidence is predicted to increase worldwide by 70% There is no cure. ALS is always fatal. Thus the reason why I am writing you. This Saturday October 14th there will be a walk at Sherwood Island in Westport 10 am registration, the walk begins at 11. I am reaching out to get the attention of the news, radio, our local representatives to show their faces & help get ALS in front of the right people who hold that key to making a difference. There is talk things are being done but honestly every second of every minute of every day matters to ALL of us faced with ALS. The struggles to get help are daily. Just last week the ALS community faced the FDA to discuss a potential cure NurOwn which passed every safety DSMB, with proven & well documented results presented by researchers, scientists, medical professionals, patients, caregivers & family members all who witnessed first hand the positive impact it had. IT WORKED yet, was denied & again another blow, another day, another month, & more years pass for those affected with ALS - as we wait. Is this fair? Pls don't be like everyone else I know with your help we CAN & WILL bring the attention we need to the community & maybe to the powers to be to make a change. PLEASE BE OUR VOICE & be my guest on October 14th I look for your support & hope to see your there ~ https://lnkd.in/eBqYvPPY

Today is a huge day for our family. Today is the day Murphy can start taking Trikafta. This little packet of medication represents so much for Murphy. This little packet represents hope. This little packet represents a chance at a full and healthy life. This little packet is a chance to avoid hours of airway treatments a day. This little packet is a chance to plan for college. This little packet is a chance to plan for a life after college. This little packet is a chance to have kids without worrying about being healthy enough to give birth. This little packet is a chance to watch those kids grow up and live life without spending weeks in the hospital to get IV antibiotics. This little packet is a chance to have a life expectancy that is in line with everyone else in the world. This little packet is something Madison Doyle and I have been thinking about since the day we found out about Murphy’s diagnosis. This little packet has been a miracle for those in the CF community that are eligible and tolerate it. This little packet is a chance, not a cure. This little packet isn’t available to the entire CF population. I can’t imagine what is running through the heads of those in the CF community who don’t have access to this little packet. This little packet isn’t tolerated by everyone who is eligible to take it. This little packet is a direct result of thousands of hours of research, millions of dollars in donations, countless hours of CF family members volunteering and fundraising, and thousands of patient trials. The median expected survival rate for those with CF when I was born in 1993 was less than 30 years old. This little packet has changed that to be 65 and that number keeps going up. Murphy is so incredibly lucky for the hard work and dedication of the CF community to make this little packet a reality. But we can’t stop now. Murphy will still need to take this little packet twice a day for the rest of her life. We fundraise with hopes of curing this disease. This community will do what it takes to make that a reality. Madison and I are so incredibly lucky for the support Murphy has received since she was born. Every dollar donated on Murphy’s behalf has gone to funding the next little packet. We will never be able to truly thank everyone who has donated but we are forever grateful for this support. If you are interested in getting involved with the walk or our mighty murphy golf scramble or donating to this amazing cause, please follow the link in my bio and click “Events” to get more information and register. Until it’s done.💜💜 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Minnesota Dakotas Chapter

🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️ As we raise our pink ribbons in solidarity with those affected by breast cancer, let's also consider the importance of financial protection in the face of critical illnesses. Breast cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. It not only takes a toll on physical and emotional well-being but can also impact financial stability. This is where critical illness insurance comes in. Critical illness insurance provides a financial safety net when you need it most. It can cover medical expenses, treatment costs, and even your day-to-day expenses if you're unable to work during your recovery. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's remember that early detection and awareness are vital. And, equally important, let's ensure our loved ones have the financial protection they need. Reach out to me directly to learn more about critical illness insurance and secure your peace of mind. Together, we can support those affected by breast cancer and empower everyone to take charge of their health and financial well-being. 💪💕#BreastCancerAwareness #CriticalIllnessInsurance #FinancialProtection

When a general surgeon sustained a serious hand injury, ending his ability to perform hands-on surgery, his group benefits fell well short of what he needed to support his family of four. Graded premium disability insurance could have provided additional benefits at a very affordable price. Learn more about graded premium disability insurance bit.ly/45wCiRe #DisabilityInsurance #physicians #doctors #MedStudents #PersonalInsurance #FinancialProtection Wisconsin Medical Society

New York State is last in the nation for utilization of hospice services. Let that sink in. There are a million reasons why this is true and educating the public on exactly what hospice is and isn’t remains more important than ever. There is so much sketchy or inaccurate information out there and as we educate lawmakers – we are learning that some think that the way to fix access is to add more hospices. This could not be further from the truth. So let me be clear – adding MORE hospices will not fix the problem. Hospice care is best delivered in the community setting by non-profits who exist to serve their own communities. Adding more hospices may sound like a good idea on the surface – but opening the floodgates will encourage more for-profit hospices in NY and the result will almost certainly be lower-quality services in exchange for cost avoidance strategies. That is exactly why states like California and Arizona are under the microscope. NY hospices have the capacity to accept more patients – but so much more work needs to be done to educate the public on eligibility and services provided. Fraud and abuse have no place in end-of-life care. Thankfully, Medicare is cracking down on the bad actors. Vulnerable patients expect the best from us. Hospice’s publicly reported quality scores can be found at Care Compare at http://Medicare.gov #hospice #qualitymatters

It's alarming to know that New York State ranks last in the utilization of hospice services. This highlights the urgent need to educate the public about what hospice truly entails. There is a plethora of misleading and inaccurate information circulating, and it is crucial to address this issue, especially when engaging with lawmakers. It has come to our attention that some believe that increasing the number of hospices is the solution to improving access. However, this misconception couldn't be further from the truth. To clarify, merely adding more hospices will not solve the problem at hand. The most effective delivery of hospice care occurs within the community, provided by non-profit organizations dedicated to serving their respective communities. While the idea of increasing the number of hospices may seem appealing, it would inadvertently open the floodgates for more for-profit hospices in New York. Consequently, this would likely result in lower-quality services as these hospices prioritize cost-cutting measures over patient care. This is precisely why states like California and Arizona are under scrutiny. Although New York hospices have the capacity to accommodate more patients, there is a dire need for public education on eligibility requirements and the services offered. End-of-life care should never be tainted by fraud or abuse. Fortunately, Medicare is taking steps to crack down on these unethical practices. It is our responsibility to ensure that vulnerable patients receive the best possible care. To assess the quality of hospices, public reports and scores can be found on Care Compare at http://Medicare.gov. Let's prioritize the importance of hospice care and work towards improving access and quality for all. #hospice #qualitymatters

⏰ You have until August 10, 2024, to file a claim. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has released a study that compares cancer rates among individuals stationed at Camp Lejeune and Camp Pendleton from 1953 to 1985. The findings not only shed light on existing litigation injuries but also reveal an increased risk of developing specific cancers for those exposed to contaminants at Camp Lejeune. In light of this study, we are updating our intake criteria to include the following cancers: ✅ Colon Cancer ✅ Laryngeal Cancer ✅ Lung Cancer ✅ Oral Cavity and Pharyngeal Cancer ✅ Thyroid Cancer If you or someone you care about was affected by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, you might have a potential claim for compensation. #CampLejeune #WaterContamination #Law #LegalRights #Compensation

As our founder, Madeline Hilliard, shared in this important news segment on WTVR-TV, it is important now more than ever to be able to recognize and reverse the signs of an opioid overdose. As Hillard mentions, the three key signs of an opioid overdose are as follows:  ⚠ Unconscious appearance ⚠ Slow or no breathing  ⚠ Pinpoint pupils TACO Inc. trains college students to recognize these signs and administer an opioid overdose reversal agent so that if the time comes, they are prepared to save a life. To help us continue training students and distributing harm reduction tools such as Narcan and fentanyl test strips FOR FREE, consider donating to our cause: https://lnkd.in/e6iVZcwN Watch the attached news segment and follow TACO Inc. on social media (@tacoinc on TikTok and @tacoinc_ on Instagram) for more information on fentanyl, overdose, harm reduction, and more! https://lnkd.in/g-6QwmYC

Despite of the high burden of the #CardiovascularDisease, not every country yet has developed a #CardiovascularNationalPlan Today the launch of Future of Cardiovascular Health took a place in Ireland, #ManifestoforChange, which call for a National Plan that shifts towards #Prevention, setting measurable goals supported by investment in #CardiovascularHealth, and a clear ownership and accountability framework Croí Heart & Stroke Charity Heart and Stroke Voice Ireland