A groundbreaking new clinic focused on screening firefighters for cancer opened its doors Wednesday.

The Utah Firefighter Health & Wellness Center, launched by the Utah Firefighter Cancer Initiative, is offering what experts call the most comprehensive firefighter cancer screening program in the nation. The center’s mission is clear: catch cancer early, save lives.

The center is a product of HB65, a bill that provides three years of funding for the initiative. The legislation positions Utah as a national leader in firefighter health and safety, according to a KSL-TV story.

Research shows firefighters face cancer rates up to seven times higher than the general population.

According to KSL-TV, the clinic will screen more than 500 firefighters annually, using advanced scans to detect 14 t

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