St. Dominic Health is strengthening its fight against lung cancer this November, which is annually observed as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, with expanded screening programs, new technology, and a continued focus on early detection.
The hospital in Jackson began its observance with a special weekend screening event, designed to give patients with doctor’s orders and weekday scheduling conflicts a chance to receive lung cancer scans. The event reflects the hospital’s commitment to accessibility and early intervention.
“We appreciate the trust placed in St. Dominic for healthcare and strive to offer the best available. Our comprehensive cancer program focuses on early detection and robust patient support,” Jeremy Tinnerello, Market President for St. Dominic Health, said. “We continue to strengthen our commitment to lung cancer care through significant investments in advanced diagnostic technology and patient-centered services.”
St. Dominic’s comprehensive cancer program now provides screenings for about 1,250 patients annually, a number that continues to grow as the hospital expands its prevention and detection initiatives.
Among its recent advancements, St. Dominic has introduced the ION robotic bronchoscopy system, which enables doctors to perform precise, minimally invasive lung biopsies by accessing small or hard-to-reach nodules. The hospital has also updated its CT simulation suite with a new Siemens CT scanner, enhancing real-time imaging capabilities for stereotactic radiosurgery and treatment planning.
Soon, the hospital plans to launch an Early Detection Lung Nodule Clinic, designed to streamline patient referrals, shorten the time between diagnosis and treatment, and provide dedicated navigation support for individuals facing lung cancer. Additional technology upgrades include the upcoming TrueBeam linear accelerator for stereotactic lung procedures and the BrainLAB ExacTrac system for ultra-precise imaging.
Hospital leaders say these enhancements reflect St. Dominic’s ongoing mission to advance cancer care in Mississippi through early detection and innovative technology.
