icare Launches New Lung Mobile Clinic |Bringing Vital Screening to Regional NSW
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icare has officially launched its new, state-of-the-art Lung Health Mobile Clinic, continuing a long-standing commitment to supporting the respiratory health of workers across New South Wales. The clinic has just begun its inaugural road trip, with its next stop in Wagga Wagga already fully booked highlighting the strong demand for accessible lung health services in regional communities.
This new mobile clinic builds on the legacy of icare’s original lung screening bus, which served the community for nearly 16 years. Over that time, it travelled more than 700,000 kilometres, screened over 53,000 individuals, and visited more than 300 destinations across NSW. Each year, icare’s program provides lung health checks to over 5,000 people, helping detect and treat dust-related diseases such as asbestosis, silicosis, and mesothelioma.
The upgraded clinic features cutting-edge technology and enhanced facilities, including:
Digital chest X-ray imaging for accurate and reliable diagnostics
Advanced spirometry equipment to assess lung function
Digital monitoring systems to streamline care
Backup power supply for uninterrupted service in remote areas
Improved accessibility and comfort, with a larger clinical space
A welcoming design, including an interior mural by Indigenous agency Mumbulla Creative, reflecting connection to Country and icare’s values.
