Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer free black lung screenings throughout southern West Virginia this week, visiting Nicholas, Fayette, and Raleigh counties.
The mobile testing unit will be in Nicholas County on Tuesday, March 17, at the Summersville Hampton Inn at 5400 W. Webster Road from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The unit travels to Fayette County on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, set up at New River Health’s association black lung clinic.
The Oak Hill screenings will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm on Thursday.
Finally, the unit will be on site at the Women’s Expo in Beckley on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days.
Screenings include work history, respiratory health questionnaire, chest x-ray, blood pressure check, and breathing tests.
Attendants should receive their test results within 8 to 10 weeks of their appointment, and their screening will remain confidential.
While patients are advised to schedule an appointment in advance, walk-ins are welcome.
Current and former miners are encouraged to participate.
For more information, contact the coal workers’ health surveillance program at 1-888-480-4042 or by email at cwhsp@cdc.gov
