11/04/2026
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Take a breath and take action.
A low-dose CT scan can help find lung cancer early, before symptoms appear, when treatment can be more effective. Screening is available close to home at North Country Hospital.
You may qualify for annual screenings if you:
• Are age 50–80
• Currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years
• Have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years—such as one pack a day for 20 years
Talk with your primary care provider about whether screening is right for you and request a referral to NCH. Note: Medicare only covers the cost of annual lung cancer screenings up to age 77.
For more information, call North Country Diagnostic Imaging at 802-334-3250.