District 7 Fire Departments

In the year 2023, United Diagnostic Services (UDS) undertook comprehensive health screenings for the dedicated members of District 7 Fire Departments, encompassing Locals 1264, 1324, 1461, 3219, and 1604. Among the 712 individuals who participated, a majority of 537 (75%) were male, while 175 (25%) were female. These screenings yielded invaluable insights into critical health metrics, providing essential information for the well-being of these firefighters.

Key Findings and Statistics

Among the firefighters, 415 out of 712 firefighters (58%) were identified as having at least one actionable finding that necessitated further attention. The screenings revealed a total of 632 actionable findings across various organ types. Among these, 81 findings (13%) were categorized as “High-Risk,” further emphasizing the crucial role of early detection. Of particular significance, 1% of these High-Risk Findings proved to be cancerous, with one case of thyroid cancer detected. The findings were distributed across different organ categories as follows:

Liver Category – 183 Total Findings

• Fatty Liver – 93 cases
• Fatty Enlarged Liver – 82 cases
• Cyst – 6 cases
• Hemangioma – 2 cases

Thyroid Category – 141 Total Findings

• Enlarged Heterogeneous/Bulky – 40 cases
• Nodules – Solid <1 cm – 33 cases
• Nodules – Complex – 26 cases
• Nodules – Cystic – 17 cases
• Nodules – Solid >1 cm High Risk (High-Risk Finding) – 12 cases
• Enlarged Heterogeneous/Bulky/Ill-Defined Nodules – 10 cases
• Cyst – 1 case
• Nodules – Solid – 2 cases

Gallbladder Category – 67 Total Findings

• Gallstone – 28 cases
• Polyp – 23 cases
• Thickening Walls – 14 cases
• Collapsed – 2 cases

Spleen Category – 52 Total Findings

• Enlarged – 49 cases
• Cyst – 3 cases

Testicles Category – 48 Total Findings

• Scrotal Varioceles – 16 cases
• Calcifications/Microlithiasis (High-Risk Finding) – 12 cases
• Hydrocele – 10 cases
• Cyst – 5 cases
• Irregular Size – 3 cases
• Heterogeneous/Irregular – 2 cases

Prostate Category – 37 Total Findings

• Heterogeneous and Enlarged (High-Risk Finding) – 37 cases

Kidneys Category – 49 Total Findings

• Stone – 25 cases
• Dilation of Collection System – 16 cases
• Cyst – 7 cases
• Mass (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case

Female Pelvic Category – 23 Total Findings

• Fibroid – 10 cases
• Cyst – 9 cases
• Endometrial Stripe Thickening – 2 cases
• Bulky Heterogeneous – 1 case
• Foci – 1 case

Carotid Category – 9 Total Findings

• Moderate Plaque – 9 cases

Urinary Bladder Category – 6 Total Findings

• Wall Thickening – 3 cases
• Debris – 2 cases
• Bladder Mass – 1 case

Cardiac Category – 16 Total Findings

• Aortic Root Dilated (High-Risk Finding) – 13 cases
• Moderate-Severe Aortic Insufficiency (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case
• Low EF (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case
• Severe Mitral Regurgitation (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case

Aorta Category – 1 Total Finding

• Dilated (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case

These results underscore the significance of health screenings, particularly in a high-risk profession like firefighting. The identification of actionable findings, including high-risk ones, emphasizes the importance of prompt medical intervention and ongoing health monitoring. Early detection remains a cornerstone in ensuring the well-being of individuals, and these aggregate results provide valuable insights for the District 7 Fire Departments and the broader community.