Concerns lung cancer screening awareness and access.
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Overview
This bill establishes the New Jersey First Responder and Veteran Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Referral Program within the Department of Health. The program aims to increase awareness and access to low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for first responders and veterans, who may face elevated lung cancer risks due to occupational or service-related exposures. It will coordinate education, outreach, and referral efforts, and maintain a public directory of screening facilities, while focusing on utilizing existing coverage pathways.
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