Summit Medical Group's Diagnostic Imaging Centers have been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The ACR Lung
Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes
facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals
at the highest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive this elite
distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in computed tomography in
the chest module, as well as undergo a rigorous assessment of its lung cancer screening protocol and
infrastructure. Also required are procedures in place for follow-up patient
care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs.
This prestigious designation is
testament to the mission and vision of Summit Medical Group," Ed Curtis, CEO of Summit Medical Group, said. "Our goal is to provide our patients with the best tools and resources
available to lead a healthy, happy life. Our diagnostic imaging capabilities give
us the ability to screen, diagnose, and treat our patients in the most
effective manner possible."
Lung cancer
is the nation's leading cancer killer - taking the lives of more people each
year than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer screening and
appropriate follow-up care significantly reduces lung
cancer deaths.
Founded in 1924, the ACR is one of the largest and most influential medical associations in the United States, devoting resources to making imaging and radiation therapy safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. Its 36,000 members include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.
- For more information about Summit's Lung Cancer Screening Center designation, click here.
To determine if a lung cancer screening is right for you, speak to your doctor and visit our website's lung cancer screening page.