Fairfax Sheriff Department

In May 2023, United Diagnostic Services (UDS) conducted health screenings for the members of Fairfax Sheriff Department, involving 190 participants. Of the participants, 134 (71%) were male, while 56 (29%) were female. The results of these screenings shed light on important health indicators.

Key Findings and Statistics

Among the firefighters, 117 out of 174 firefighters (67%) were identified as having at least one actionable finding that necessitated further attention. The screenings revealed a total of 231 actionable findings across various organ types. Among these, 43 findings (19%) were categorized as “High-Risk,” further emphasizing the crucial role of early detection. The findings were distributed across different organ categories as follows:

Within the sheriff’s department, 138 out of 190 personnel (73%) were identified as having at least one actionable finding that required further attention. The screenings unveiled a total of 276 actionable findings spanning various organ systems. Among these, 75 findings (27%) were classified as “High-Risk,” underscoring the critical significance of early detection. The findings were distributed among different organ categories as follows:

Liver Category – 100 Total Findings

• Fatty Liver – 69 cases
• Fatty Enlarged Liver – 28 cases
• Fatty Enlarged Liver w/Mass (High Risk Finding) – 1 case
• Heterogeneous – 1 case
• Enlarged – 1 case

Testicles Category – 37 Total Findings

• Scrotal Varioceles – 18 cases
• Hydrocele – 7 cases
• Calcifications/Microlithiasis (High-Risk Finding) – 5 cases
• Cyst – 3 cases
• Heterogeneous/Irregular – 3 cases
• Heterogeneous Epididymis – 1 case

Thyroid Category – 28 Total Findings

• Enlarged Heterogeneous/Bulky – 11 cases
• Nodules – Solid >1 cm High Risk (High Risk Finding) – 7 cases
• Nodules – Cystic – 4 cases
• Nodules – Complex – 3 cases
• Nodules – Solid <1 cm – 3 cases

Gallbladder Category – 18 Total Findings

• Gallstone – 8 cases
• Thickening Walls – 5 cases
• Polyp – 4 cases
• Collapsed – 1 case

Prostate Category – 17 Total Findings

• Heterogeneous and Enlarged (HighRisk Finding) – 17 cases

Kidneys Category – 10 Total Findings

• Stone – 9 cases
• Cyst – 1 case

Spleen Category – 9 Total Findings

• Enlarged – 9 cases

Female Pelvic Category – 8 Total Findings

• Fibroid – 5 cases
• Cyst – 2 cases
• Bulky Heterogeneous – 1 case

Carotid Category – 2 Total Findings

• Moderate Plaque – 2 cases

Urinary Bladder Category – 2 Total Findings

• Wall Thickening – 1 case
• Urinary Bladder Nodule/ Mass – 1 case

Cardiac Category – 45 Total Findings

• Mild-Moderate LVH (High-Risk Finding) – 36 cases
• Low EF (High-Risk Finding) – 4 cases
• Aortic Root Dilated (High-Risk Finding) – 3 cases
• Moderate-Severe Aortic Insufficiency (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case
• Irregular Heart Rhythm (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case

These results underscore the significance of health screenings, particularly in a high-risk profession like law enforcement. 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 Fairfax Sheriff Department and the broader community.