Establishes a lung cancer screening awareness and referral program for first responders and veterans in New Jersey.
This bill establishes the New Jersey First Responder and Veteran Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Referral Program within the Department of Health. The program aims to increase awareness and access to lung cancer screening among first responders and veterans, who may face elevated risks due to occupational or service-related exposures. The Department of Health is required to develop and distribute educational materials about lung cancer risk factors, eligibility for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, the benefits of early detection, and available screening services.
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