The NSW Government has today furthered its support to protect workers from dust diseases with its new $2.5 million state-of-the -art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.
Member for Tweed Geoff Provest has shared today the new lung bus is currently in Tweed Heads to provide lung screening checks.
“These lung health checks can be lifesaving by ensuring early detection and treatment of dust diseases like asbestosis, silicosis and mesothelioma, Mr Provest said”
The lung bus program provides free lung screening checks to more than 5,000 workers annually in regional NSW.
The icare Lung Bus is travelling the length of the state, including visits to Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Taree, Tuncurry, Spears Point, Gosford, Nowra, Shellharbour, Port Kembla, Bathurst, Dubbo, Broken Hill, Wagga Wagga, Griffith and Tamworth.
The new mobile clinic features several innovations including:
- Digital chest X-ray technology, providing precise and reliable first instance imaging.
- Enhanced spirometry (lung function) testing equipment to evaluate breathing capacity and respiratory performance.
- Digital monitoring systems to streamline diagnostics and care.
- A backup power supply to ensure uninterrupted operation in remote locations.
- Greater accessibility and comfort, with larger clinical space designed to support both staff and clients.
Whilst lung bus bookings are at capacity, for more information on lung health checks or to arrange a screening, visit the icare website or by phoning 1800 550 027.
More information on the full list of Lung Bus destinations can be found on the icare website.