West Virginia Mobile Clinic Provides Lung Scans
A mobile medical unit offers computed tomography screenings to eligible state residents at the Toyota factory.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Asthma
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On September 30, 2026, a mobile clinic staffed by radiologic technologists provided lung cancer screenings at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in Buffalo, West Virginia. The service offers CT scans to current and former smokers between 50 and 77 years old.
Why it matters
The program aims to identify lung cancer or other abnormalities in high-risk individuals who are not currently displaying symptoms. By traveling across the state, the unit increases access to preventative diagnostic imaging for residents.
The mobile unit is staffed by two radiologic technologists and serves current or former smokers within the 50 to 77 age range. The screenings are specifically for individuals not showing symptoms of lung cancer.
The players
Dionne Ratliff
A radiologic technologist who operated the mobile diagnostic equipment at the facility.
Bridgette Skaggs
A radiologic technologist who staffed the mobile lung screening unit.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
The automotive manufacturing facility in Buffalo that served as the location for the mobile clinic event.
The details
The mobile clinic functions as a truck equipped with a Computed Tomography machine that travels throughout West Virginia. Dionne Ratliff and Bridgette Skaggs conducted the screenings at the manufacturing facility to detect health abnormalities in participants.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Mobile lung scans provided at Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
Health Landscape
The program's age and smoking history eligibility requirements follow the protocol established by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lung cancer screening guidelines. This initiative bridges gaps in rural healthcare access by bringing specialized diagnostic tools directly to workplace environments.
Eligible residents can access preventative CT scans without visiting a permanent hospital facility. The program simplifies the screening process for workers by bringing the necessary diagnostic technology directly to their place of employment.
The takeaway
Early detection through regular screening remains the most effective strategy for identifying lung abnormalities in high-risk populations. Individuals aged 50 to 77 should consult with their physicians about their eligibility for similar preventative diagnostic scans.
Further reading
Learn more about local respiratory health initiatives on our West Virginia Asthma page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Herald-Dispatch.
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