Mobile lung screenings coming to Jay

Indiana’s first mobile lung screening program will be available to Jay County residents next week.

The event begins at 9 a.m. Monday at Salamonia Fire Department, 5816 E. North St. Lung screenings can detect lung cancer at an early stage before symptoms appear. 

A partnership between Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and IU Health, the mobile lung screening program boasts a 40-foot truck with a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner. Its appearance in Jay County was made possible by a gift from the Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation, which was doubled through matching funds from IU Health.

Annual lung cancer screenings are recommended for adults ages 50 to 80 who have smoked in the last 15 years.

To learn about more upcoming lung screenings or to pre-register, visit iuhealth.org/lungscreening. Walk-up appointments are also available.

Pioneer Camps

Indiana State Police has announced its dates and locations for its summer camps, including several in Anderson.

Pioneer Camps, which are by recommendation only, will be held for 11 through 14 year olds in June, with one set for June 16 through 19 at Mounds State Park in Anderson.

Other camps in Anderson include a Law Camp for sixth, seventh and eighth graders will be held June 29 through July 2 and a Career Camp for high school students from June 22 through 28. A Career Camp will also be held from July 6 through 11 at Trine University in Angola.

Shield Project is scheduled for June 4 through 8 at Anderson University.

For more information, or to register, visit trooper.org.