CARD Clinic in Libby Designated as Center of Excellence    

Lawmakers in Montana have declared the Center for Asbestos Related Diseases, also known as the CARD Clinic, as a Center of Excellence. The Montana House of Representatives passed a resolution in May 2023 recognizing the clinic’s importance. Lawmakers say the clinic based in Libby, Montana, played a significant role in an asbestos contamination Superfund that began receiving national attention in 1999. CARD Clinic, which opened its doors in 2000, includes a staff of asbestos disease specialists such as researchers, nurses, doctors and respiratory therapists. It is dedicated to the diagnosis and long-term care of Libby patients with asbestos-related diseases. What Does New Designation Mean for CARD? The new designation will allow CARD to obtain additional funding to meet the clinic’s current local obligations in Lincoln County Montana. The added resources should also lead to expanded educational services for people across the country. This should allow the clinic to provide more service for anyone in the U.S. exposed to Libby amphibole asbestos. The Center of Excellence designation will also allow CARD to continue important research and work with other academic groups in hopes of better understanding all types of asbestos and asbestos-related diseases, which should lead to more and improved treatments for people nationwide.  What CARD Offers  CARD provides asbestos screenings, resources and advocacy for people in Libby. The nonprofit clinic...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Asbestos Exposure Mesothelioma Treatment Source Type: news