HIXSON, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2025) – Morning Pointe of Hixson is partnering with CHI Memorial to host the Breathe Easy Lung Coach on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. The free community event offers convenient, low-dose CT screenings to help detect lung cancer at its earliest—and most treatable—stage.
The Lung Coach will be on site at Morning Pointe of Hixson from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., providing potentially life-saving screenings to those who qualify.
Who is eligible for a screening?
- Adults ages 50–80 (Medicare: 50–77)
- Current smokers or those who quit within the last 15 years
- Individuals with a 20+ pack-year smoking history (ex: 1 pack/day for 20 years or 2 packs/day for 10 years)
- No chest CT scan in the past 12 months
- No current signs or symptoms of lung cancer
Cost of Screening:
- Insured patients who meet the guidelines are eligible for coverage.
- Uninsured patients may qualify under the same guidelines.
- Self-pay option of $150 is available for those who do not meet the qualifications but still wish to be screened.
“We are honored to partner with CHI Memorial to bring this important health resource directly to our community,” said Samantha Parker, community relations director at Morning Pointe of Hixson. “Early detection saves lives, and the Lung Coach makes it simple and accessible for people to take charge of their lung health.”
Location: Morning Pointe of Hixson, 5501 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Founded in 1997 by Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates 42 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities across five southeastern states. In the Tennessee Valley, communities are located in Chattanooga, East Hamilton, Collegedale, Hixson, and Walker County, Georgia.
