Weaverville Fire Department

In April 2023, United Diagnostic Services (UDS) conducted health screenings for the Weaverville Fire Department, involving a group of 22 participants, all of whom were male. The results of these screenings shed light on important health indicators.

Key Findings and Statistics

Among the firefighters, 13 out of 22 (59%) were identified as having at least one actionable finding that necessitated further attention. The screenings revealed a total of 19 actionable findings across various organ types. Among these, 3 findings (16%) were categorized as “High-Risk,” further emphasizing the crucial role of early detection. The findings were distributed across different organ categories as follows:

Liver Category – 5 Total Findings

• Fatty Enlarged Liver – 3 cases
• Fatty Liver – 3 cases

Testicles Category – 4 Total Findings

• Calcifications/Microlithiasis (High-Risk Finding) – 2 cases
• Hydrocele – 1 case
• Heterogeneous Epididymis – 1 case

Kidneys Category – 3 Total Findings

• Stone – 3 cases

Thyroid Category – 3 Total Findings

• Nodules – Solid <1cm – 2 cases
• Nodules – Solid >1 cm High Risk (High-Risk Finding) – 1 case

Carotid Category – 2 Total Findings

• Elevated velocities in CCA – 2 cases

Gallbladder Category – 1 Total Finding

• Polyp – 1 case

Spleen Category – 1 Total Finding

• Enlarged – 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 Weaverville Fire Department and the broader community.