For Immediate Release

November 12, 2026

The Lung Center at MMH Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening

GO2 for Lung Cancer Recognizes Midland Memorial Hospital for Commitment to Highest Standards in Lung Cancer Early Detection through Low Dose CT Screening

The Lung Center at Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) for its ongoing commitment to providing the Permian Basin community with patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer screening. An estimated 237,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer annually, with most being found at an advanced stage of the disease. As a result, lung cancer has long been the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. By screening individuals at high risk for lung cancer using low dose computed tomography (LDCT), this disease can now be found early, when it is most treatable and even curable.

“We are proud to have Midland Memorial Hospital join the community of GO2 for Lung Cancer Centers of Excellence that is national in scope and local in impact. Across the U.S., the majority of people at risk for or living with lung cancer are served by a local community hospital near their home. Through the GO2 COE network of community hospitals, clinics, and academic and VA medical centers, we are fostering and supporting essential knowledge sharing and collaboration that brings national and global advancements in early detection, treatment and care close to home.” Joelle Fathi, Chief Healthcare Delivery Officer, GO2 for Lung Cancer

GO2 COEs designated in lung cancer screening are committed to the principles of patient-centered communication and decision making across the entire care pathway. They implement screening in accordance with current evidence and clinical guidelines developed by professional bodies such as the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), and they coordinate patient follow-up, diagnostics, and transition to treatment through a multidisciplinary clinical process.

“The Lung Center at MMH is dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality care. Low dose CT screening is currently the only proven method to detect lung cancer at the earliest, most treatable stage. We are thrilled to be part of this elite group, setting an example for responsible screening practices across the country.” Kelly Wright, Director of Radiology