Tampa General Hospital is proud to offer a variety of screening events and preventive health initiatives to support the well-being of our community. These services are provided at no cost to participants and are designed to promote early detection and proactive health management. To view a list of upcoming events and learn more, please visit the Community Health & Wellness events calendar. For additional information, contact our team at communityevents@tgh.org.
TGH is committed to forwarding the vision of Healthy People 2030 which sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and well-being over the next decade. The objectives include many that would help the U.S. become more resilient to public health threats like COVID-19. Help us work to achieve them, and for more information visit: https://health.gov/healthypeople
The TGH Lung Cancer Screening Clinic is committed to helping create lung cancer survivors and lower the impact of lung cancer through prevention, early detection and assurance of optimal therapy. We do so in a patient-centered manner that’s inclusive, diverse, proactive and visionary. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, we are committed to offering individualized, evidence-based care through lung screening and management. Our dedicated patient navigator is available to answer questions and offer support after the scan.
Jessica Rubin, BSN-RN
Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator
Call (813) 844-4278 to schedule an appointment, or email jrubin@tgh.org
Lucid Diagnostics’ EsoGuard® is a screening that takes less than a minute and involves swallowing a capsule to swab the esophagus. The cells collected and ensuing diagnostic, DNA testing will determine if you have precancer or cancer cells in your esophagus. The American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology state you are at risk if you meet any three of the seven criteria below:
- Heartburn/reflux/GERD
- Male
- Obesity
- 50 years or older
- Caucasian
- Past or present tobacco user
- Family history of Barrett’s Esophagus or Esophageal Cancer
3D Mobile Mammography screenings in Tampa bring advanced, FDA-approved breast cancer detection technology directly to communities through a mobile unit, offering same-day results and convenient access at local events and clinics.
The Head and Neck Cancer Screening Program, hosted by Tampa General Hospital and supported by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, offers free screenings to detect early signs of cancer in the mouth, throat, and ears. These events include clinical exams, educational resources, and referrals for follow-up care, helping raise awareness and promote prevention in high-risk communities.
AngioScreen® is a quick, non-invasive vascular screening offered by Tampa General Hospital in partnership with AngioScreen® that uses ultrasound technology to assess risk factors for stroke, heart disease, and aneurysms by capturing real-time images of the carotid arteries and measuring key health indicators like blood pressure, heart rhythm, and BMI. Participants receive immediate results, and data may permit a more informed interpretation of risk in consultation with your physician.