January 1, 2021
Two COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, have been approved by FDA’s emergency use authorization process and are now being administered to adults throughout the country. Both vaccines require an initial injection followed by a booster injection 3-4 weeks later. ...
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You came to CARD to be screened and were diagnosed with Asbestos Related Disease (ARD). Now what? Many people have the impression that there is nothing that can be done for their disease and therefore there is no use in follow-up visits. That is not true. ...
Read MoreOctober 1, 2020
During the current pandemic, the vast majority of national medical organizations currently recommend pulmonary function testing (PFT) only when medically necessary due to the increased risk of droplet and aerosol spread during the procedure. ...
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020
CARD Screening Yr 01 Final Report - September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 ...
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020
We’ve all been sweating it out in the summer sun, but it won’t be that long until we are wishing for a little extra warmth. Now is the time to think about preventive maintenance for your preferred method of heating your home. ...
Read MoreAugust 1, 2020
The specter of Americans wearing face masks on a routine basis during the current COVID-19 pandemic has divided communities, sparking fear, anger, and at times violence. Misinformation is rampant. ...
Read MoreJuly 1, 2020
The specter of Americans wearing face masks on a routine basis during the current COVID-19 pandemic has divided communities, sparking fear, anger, and at times violence. Misin-formation is rampant. ...
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Each year, the CARD Clinic provides free screenings to more than 500 people for asbestos related lung diseases and over 500 more for lung cancer screening. These important programs are funded through a federal grant awarded to CARD by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). ...
Read MoreMay 1, 2020
The CARD Clinic wants to let you know that we are taking the COVID-19 outbreak seri-ously and we are doing our best to protect the health and well-being of both our patients and our staff. ...
Read MoreApril 1, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has slowed our whole world. That includes the transfer of responsibility for ongoing management of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site to Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ...
Read MoreMarch 1, 2020
Sharing is caring…but not always. With the potential for Colds, Flu, and even Coronavirus out there, special attention to detail can help prevent you or someone else from getting sick. Here are some good habits to practice. ...
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2020
Check your smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, medical alert devices and emergency kits: These should be periodically checked by testing batteries and checking expiration dates. ...
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2020
During the winter months, ice, snow, and cold temperatures can make life challenging for anyone. Preparing and taking some precaution can help avoid winter month injuries and illnesses. These tips can help prevent common cold-weather dangers: ...
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