Black Lung Clinic
Assisted Care for People with Cardio-Pulmonary Health Concerns
NOWCAP / Black Lung & Respiratory Diseases Clinic is a federally funded, comprehensive cardio-pulmonary program with a primary focus on miners afflicted with black lung and their families. This program is offered to anyone with a concern or interest in his or her cardio-pulmonary health. All information obtained through NOWCAP will remain strictly confidential and will be stored in your patient file. A copy of your tests will be mailed to you for you to share with your primary care physician. All testing is done using licensed/certified medical providers utilizing modern, up-to-date medical equipment.
Services Provided
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We will help you complete a form detailing your entire work history. This will enable the provider to differentiate between the many different exposures to toxins described in your work history.
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This entails the measurement of height, weight, blood pressure, temperature and heart rate. The Occupational History Questionnaire will be assessed for active problems, current medications, and medical referral needs.
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A pulmonary function test is utilized to discover any obstruction or restrictions an individual may have in their air passage.
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A clip will be placed on your index finger that sends a pulse of ultraviolet light through the tissues of your finger. This measures your pulse rate and the percentage of oxygen saturation in your tissues.
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A single view chest X-ray (PA) will be performed. All films will be forwarded to a Radiologist that specializes in reading the x-ray for occupational lung diseases with a certification from the National Institute of Safety and Health.
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An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a graphic recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Inclusion of this test provides a basic evaluation of the heart.
NOWCAP Black Lung Clinic
2240 Coffeen Ave. Ste. A
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 307-672-0046