Friday, Aug. 17, 2007 | 7:26 a.m.
Las Vegas Sun
Eight health clinics have been contracted in Southern Nevada to provided free screening tests to former Nevada Test Site workers, the Energy Department said Thursday.
M. Janet Normandy, a division director in the department's health, safety and security office, said the new, privately operated nationwide screening program is designed to serve workers at facilities close to their homes.
The screening program replaced an 11-year-old program that had been run by research universities, including the University of Nevada Medical School. It tested workers who were at risk for lung cancer because of exposure to silica dust, beryllium or asbestos.
The Energy Department declined to release the names of the local clinics that have been contracted for the new program, saying it was policy to not release such information to protect patient confidentiality.
Normandy said workers who think they were exposed to radiation or chemicals should call toll-free (866) 812-6703 for appointments.
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