Deerfield Beach, Florida Apr 10, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Life Imaging, a Florida-based preventive screening provider, announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 preventive heart and full-body screenings since its founding in 2020. The milestone comes as national data increasingly underscore the importance of early detection in reducing mortality from heart disease and cancer.
Life Imaging reports that more than 2,600 significant cardiac findings were identified through its coronary artery calcium (CAC) heart scans, prompting timely medical follow-up and intervention.
“Early detection changes options,” said Tom Graham, Founder of Life Imaging. “Our experience reinforces what large-scale public health data already show: disease often develops silently, and identifying it earlier allows for more deliberate decisions.”
National Data Reinforce Prevention’s Impact
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for nearly 700,000 deaths each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In cancer care, a December 2024 National Institutes of Health (NIH)–led modeling study published in JAMA Oncology found that approximately 8 out of 10 cancer deaths prevented in the United States over the past 45 years were attributable to prevention and screening, rather than treatment advances alone. The analysis focused on breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers — which together represent nearly half of all U.S. cancer diagnoses and deaths.
“Treatment innovation matters,” Graham said. “But timing matters more than most people realize.”
Addressing Gaps in Symptom-Based Detection
Life Imaging’s screening model is designed for adults over age 20, particularly those with family history, borderline risk factors, or a desire for additional clarity beyond routine lab work.
Coronary artery calcium scans, for example, detect calcified plaque in the coronary arteries — a direct marker of atherosclerosis. Research shows that up to 50% of people who experience heart attacks have normal or only mildly elevated cholesterol levels at the time of the event.
“Cholesterol estimates risk,” Graham noted. “CAC scanning shows whether disease is already present.”
Similarly, imaging-based screening can detect structural abnormalities that may not yet produce symptoms or abnormal bloodwork.
Prevention as Partnership
Life Imaging emphasizes that its services are designed to complement, not replace, primary care and specialist evaluation. Clients receive imaging reports that can be shared with their existing healthcare providers for further discussion and management.
Public feedback, including Life Imaging reviews posted across independent platforms, frequently highlights themes of clarity and empowerment rather than alarm.
“Information reduces uncertainty,” Graham said. “Our role is to provide visibility. What patients and their physicians decide to do with that information remains a shared medical decision.”
About Life Imaging
Founded in 2020 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Life Imaging provides preventive heart and full-body screening services for adults. The organization operates centers in Deerfield Beach, Orlando, Jupiter, and Miami, with plans to expand to Jacksonville. Life Imaging’s mission is to serve as a front-line resource for early detection of heart disease and cancer, supporting informed decision-making and proactive health management.
Media Contact
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