Augusta, GA
Augusta Fire Department holds esophageal cancer screenings
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department partnered with Lucid Diagnostics to support firefighters’ health in relation to esophageal cancer through preventative screenings this month.
According to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, firefighters have a 62% greater risk of developing Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.
The screenings will take place Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Locations include:
- Augusta Fire Department Station 2: 928 Telfair Street
- Augusta Fire Department Station 20: 2820 Old Highway 1
“Firefighters train to face the heat, but their greatest shield is their own health. Every workout, every check‑up, every moment invested in wellness is another promise that they’ll make it home after the call,” said Augusta Fire Department Chief Antonio Burden.
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