West Cancer Center & Research Institute is excited to announce the expansion of its wellness division through the acquisition of Lifesigns, beginning January 1, 2024.
Dr. Bill West’s vision of outstanding patient care in this community is reflected in both centers. As the founder of West in 1979 and taking ownership of Lifesigns in 2005, Lifesigns has built a stellar reputation for identifying and assessing chronic diseases. Our main campus offers a comprehensive suite of tests including wellness exams, audiometry, DEXA scans, treadmill / EKGs, x-rays, mammograms, and ultrasounds. Lifesigns’ mobile clinic partners with local organizations to provide on-site exams for employees that include blood work, physicals, carotid / thyroid ultrasounds, and EKGs. Lifesigns also manages a in-house clinic for Hilton headquarters called “Thrive”
Because West Cancer Center has always focused on both prevention and early detection of cancer, this partnership is a natural step in continuing the mission of improving overall health in the Mid-South.
OUR WELLNESS SERVICES:
Audiometry:
Assesses normal hearing in both low & high frequencies.
Low Dose Chest CT:
A low amount of radiation is used to create detailed images of your lungs to detect lung cancer.
Bone Density Scan:
Assesses normal hearing in both low & high frequencies.
Myriad Genetic Testing:
This blood test looks at your DNA to identify genes that may cause illness or disease.
Body Composition Analysis:
Measures the proportion of fat-free mass (bone, muscle, water) and fat mass for health assessment beyond weight.
Pap Smear:
Cells from the cervix are collected by a small device to detect abnormal cells that can result in cervical cancer, HPV, & cervical dysplasia.
Body Mass Index (BMI):
Estimates body fat levels based on height & weight.
Pelvic / Breast Exam:
This exam by a provider detect any abnormalities based on a visual and physical examination.
Cardiac Calcium Score:
Non-invasive imaging that measures the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries to assess the risk of heart disease.
Provider Physical Exam:
A provider will check eyes, ears, nose, throat, ultrasound thyroid/aorta/carotid artery, abdominal area for abnormalities.
Chest X-Ray:
Produces images of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways and bones of the chest & spine to identify any abnormalities.
PSA:
This blood test measures the level of a prostate-specific antigen in men. A high level can indicate prostate cancer.
Complete Blood and Urine Analysis:
Provides an overview of your health by evaluating various components of both blood & urine.
Pulmonary Function Test:
By blowing into a device, air intake by the lungs is measured and can diagnose lung disorders like asthma, COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.
Full Body MRI:
Using magnetic fields & radio waves, detailed images are created of the entire body to detect potential health issues.
3D Screening Mammogram:
Multiple X-rays are taken to create a 3D image (Tomosynthesis) of the breast tissue to provide better details and early detection of breast cancer.
Galleri Multi-Cancer Test:
This blood test looks for unique indicators of cancer from DNA shred from cancer cells.
Treadmill Stress Test:
While hooked up to an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, you walk on a treadmill at increasing speed and incline to monitor your heart rhythm and detect potential heart conditions.
Grip Strength Dynamometry:
This hand-held device provides a quantitative measurement of isometric muscular strength of the hand and forearm.
VO2 Max on Treadmill:
This is gold-standard measurement of endurance and fitness levels with a breathing device connected to the treadmill that analyzes your expired air.
HIV Test:
This blood test determines if there is a presence of HIV antibodies, antigens, or the virus’ genetic material.