On Aug. 1, 2021, World Lung Cancer Day was observed to recognize lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, nation and Ark-La- Tex.

During Heart Month, Willis-Knighton Health System is offering special pricing for coronary calcium scans. The 10-minute noninvasive procedure tells your doctor if you’re at increased risk for the most common form of heart disease – coronary artery disease.

In the United States, it is estimated that more than 30 million people suffer from some form of liver disease. Whether it is inherited through genetics or caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses, alcohol use and obesity, liver disease can do lasting, sometimes life-threatening damage.