Lung Screening Pilot
Overview
The NL Lung Screening Pilot offered lung screening to eligible individuals, aged 55-74 years, at sites in St. John’s and Grand Falls-Windsor. The pilot project referral deadline was January 31, 2025.
Smoking cessation
Tobacco cessation supports will continue past the pilot end date of January 31, 2025 for participants who were enrolled prior to this date and are awaiting this service.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to help lower your risk of lung cancer.
- To learn more about quitting tobacco smoking, including services and support, please visit: https://hi.easternhealth.ca/healthy-living/smoking-alcohol-cannabis/tobacco/.
- To learn more about the Smoking Cessation Program for patients of the Cancer Care Program please visit: https://cancercare.easternhealth.ca/prevention-and-screening/smoking-cessation-program/.
Additional information
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer provided funding for this pilot project.
NL Health Services is committed to ensuring that those within the lung screening pilot system continue to receive support.