Bringing mobile lung screening to you.

Lung Health Check is Canada’s first mobile lung screening program, bringing diagnostic services to rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Alberta.

In many areas, long travel times to a diagnostic centre can delay finding and treating lung conditions.

Lung Health Check makes early detection easier, helping people get diagnosed sooner for better health outcomes.

This program is funded by the Government of Alberta, Alberta Cancer Foundation and AstraZeneca, coordinated by Praxus Health and delivered by Aceso Medical.

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1 in 5
Albertans have a lung condition.

Lung Health is important. Every day Albertans of all ages are diagnosed with lung conditions, such as:

  • Asbestosis

  • Asthma

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

  • Farmer’s Lung

  • Lung cancer

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis

Getting your lungs checked can help catch problems sooner, resulting in better outcomes and more effective treatment.

Screen early, breathe easy.

Should I get my lungs checked?

Your lungs work hard for you every day, but when was the last time you checked in on them?

If you or a loved one experiences lingering cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness or wheezing, it could be a sign of an underlying lung condition.

Talk to a primary care provider to see if a lung check is needed for you or your family.

Book an appointment.

You can access Lung Health Check with a referral from a primary care provider.

This screening service is open to Albertans aged 5+ and is free of charge.

Find a Primary Care Provider

Don’t have a primary care provider? Visit Alberta Find a Doctor to find a provider near you.

You can also get a referral through a virtual care provider, including:

Meet the fleet.

Lung Health Check includes a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) van and Low-dose Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan truck. These mobile units will be staffed with qualified nurses, CT technicians and respiratory therapists.

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) van

A PFT is a set of simple breathing tests that check how well your lungs work.

It measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, how fast you can breathe out and how well your lungs deliver oxygen to your blood.

The most common test—spirometry—involves blowing into a tube to assess lung capacity and airflow.

Launching spring 2025.

Low-dose Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan truck

A low-dose chest CT scan is a type of x-ray that takes detailed images of your lungs to look for changes. The scan takes a few minutes and does not require an injection or dye. 

It helps detect lung diseases—including early-stage lung cancer—before symptoms appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Home visits can be accommodated for the PFT van with a request from a primary care provider.

    Due to the size of the CT scan truck, home visits will not be available for this service.

    You can also email Aceso Medical directly to request a home visit:
    myctscan@acesomedical.com

  • Children ages 5+ can access the Lung Health Check PFT with a referral from a primary care provider.

    The low-dose chest CT scan is not available for children.

  • No. All appointments must be made with a referral from a primary care provider.

  • No. Lung Health Check is free of charge.

    The units are funded by the Government of Alberta, Alberta Cancer Foundation and AstraZeneca.

  • If you or a loved one experiences lingering cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness or wheezing, it could be a sign of an underlying lung condition.

    Talk to a primary care provider to see if a lung check is needed for you or your family.

  • Once operational, the Lung Health Check PFT and CT schedules will be shared on lungcheck.ca.

  • A low-dose chest CT scan takes about 10 minutes.

  • A PFT can take up to one hour.

  • A low-dose chest CT scan uses a small amount of radiation—typically about the same as what you’d be exposed to from a cross-country flight.

    Modern CT scanners are designed to use the lowest possible dose of radiation, while providing clear images, making them a safe and effective tool for monitoring lung health.

  • The CT scan truck will be wheelchair accessible.

    The PFT van does not offer wheelchair access, due to the size of the van.

    If you require mobility assistance, please contact us prior to your appointment.

  • Your test results will be shared through Netcare with your primary care provider.

  • Lung Health Check mobile units will be staffed by qualified nurses, CT technicians and respiratory therapists.

Contact us.

For more information about Lung Health Check, or to inquire about Lung Health Check coming to your community, please fill out the form or email us at:

info@lungcheck.ca