Life Imaging FLA, a preventive screening provider based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is launching a 2026 initiative to review the biggest questions in early detection and turn them into concrete commitments for patients, clinicians, and the wider community.

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2026 / Life Imaging FLA today announced a new 2026 initiative that will systematically review the biggest questions in preventive screening and early detection, with a focus on heart disease and cancer.

The company, which provides preventive heart and full body screening for adults over 20, will use this internal review to strengthen how it educates the public, supports clinicians, and designs its own services.

"Every year, we see how much difference it makes when disease is found early rather than late," said Tom Graham, founder of Life Imaging FLA. "We want to look hard at the questions people are asking in 2026 and make sure our daily habits match the stakes."

The initiative will examine questions that patients, families, and clinicians are asking about access, timing, affordability, and trust in preventive screening.

"We are not only providing scans," Graham said. "We are also providing context, and that means reviewing the evidence, the guidelines, and our own results with the same care we want people to bring to their health."

Life Imaging FLA has screened more than 100,000 people since 2020 and attributes more than 2,600 life saving outcomes to findings from its heart scans. The company operates centers in Deerfield Beach, Orlando, Jupiter, and Miami, and plans to expand north to Jacksonville.

"Healthy is the new wealthy for many of the people we see," Graham added. "Our job is to review what the science says, what our data shows, and what people are actually worried about, then turn that into clear behavior on our side."

Graham noted that the initiative is as much about transparency as it is about operations. "Statistics tell the story at a population level, but every scan is an individual story about time, family, and choices," he said. "That is why we are putting these reviews and commitments front and center in 2026."

Personal commitments for 2026

As part of the 2026 review initiative, Life Imaging FLA is formalizing seven internal commitments, expressed as concrete behaviors:

  1. Evidence review, every quarter
    The company will conduct structured quarterly reviews of publicly available clinical guidance and research from organizations such as the US Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Heart Association. These reviews will focus on monitoring updates to evidence-based recommendations and documenting how relevant changes are incorporated into internal educational materials and screening protocols, without implying formal consultation or endorsement by these organizations.

  2. Plain language audit of patient materials
    All patient-facing documents, from appointment confirmations to scan explanations, will be reviewed annually for clear, plain language so that people without medical training can understand what is being done and what to do next.

  3. Affordability and access review by location
    Each Florida center will conduct an annual review of its pricing approach, recognizing that access to preventive imaging varies based on individual circumstances, including family history, personal risk factors, and differences in insurance coverage or preventive benefits. This review process is intended to help ensure that pricing remains responsive to the diverse situations of individuals who may not qualify for insurance-covered imaging but are seeking proactive evaluation.

  4. Staff training on prevention conversations
    Front office staff, technologists, and clinical team members will participate in annual training on how to talk about prevention, early detection, and follow-up in a way that respects both scientific evidence and personal experience.

  5. Outcomes and follow-up tracking
    The organization will continue to track volumes and outcomes, including the number of scans performed and the number of life-saving findings identified, with year over year and month over month reviews to inform process changes.

  6. Public education as a standard, not a side project
    Life Imaging FLA will treat public education as a core service, publishing regular content that explains prevention, screening options, and patient self-advocacy, and aligning that content with the same guidelines it uses internally.

Why this issue matters in 2026

Public discussion around preventive screening has intensified in recent years, shaped in part by national reporting on delayed and missed diagnoses. In one widely covered case, the BBC reported on a 42-year-old woman whose cancer was initially misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, delaying advanced testing until the disease had reached an advanced stage.

Stories like this have highlighted how symptom-based care pathways can sometimes fail to identify serious disease early, particularly in younger adults or individuals who do not yet meet traditional screening thresholds. They have also contributed to growing interest in patient education, self-advocacy, and earlier access to diagnostic information, which supports more timely clinical decision-making.

Life Imaging FLA views this broader context as central to its 2026 review initiative, reinforcing the importance of transparency, evidence review, and clear follow-up pathways when discussing preventive screening and early detection.

The 2026 initiative is being launched at a time when prevention and early detection are central to public health:

  • Life Imaging FLA has performed more than 100,000 preventive screenings since 2020 and reports more than 2,600 life-saving outcomes from its heart scans.

  • Heart disease, cancer, and medical errors are identified as the top three leading causes of death in America, underlining the importance of prevention and early detection.

  • A modeling study led by the National Institutes of Health and published in JAMA Oncology estimated that eight out of ten deaths averted in breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers over 45 years were due to prevention and screening rather than treatment alone.

  • Those five cancers have recently accounted for nearly half of all new cancer diagnoses and deaths, making effective prevention and screening strategies particularly important.

These figures underscore why Life Imaging FLA is reviewing its role in the prevention landscape and translating that review into specific commitments.

"Do it yourself" prevention toolkit

10 actions any individual can take without paying for services

Life Imaging FLA emphasizes that many important prevention steps do not require paid services. As part of the 2026 initiative, the company is sharing a simple "do it yourself" toolkit:

  1. Document your family history
    Write down the age and type of any heart disease, stroke, or cancer in your parents, grandparents, and siblings. Keep this in one place and update it annually.

  2. Know your key numbers
    Track blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight through regular visits with a primary care clinician or community screenings.

  3. Schedule age-appropriate screenings
    Ask your clinician which evidence-based screenings you qualify for now, based on age and risk, such as mammography, colonoscopy, or lung cancer screening if you have a history of heavy smoking.

  4. Create a medication and supplement list
    Keep an up-to-date list of all medicines and supplements you take, and bring it to every medical visit to reduce the risk of harmful interactions and errors.

  5. Walk or move most days of the week
    Block out time for walking or other moderate activity at least five days a week, even in short sessions, to support heart and metabolic health.

  6. Review your diet once a week
    Once a week, look back at what you ate and identify one small change that adds more fiber, fruits, vegetables, or whole grains.

  7. Set a sleep routine
    Choose a consistent bedtime and wake time on most days, and protect those hours from screens and work to support recovery and long-term health.

  8. Prepare three key questions for every appointment
    Before you see a clinician, write down three questions about your risks, test options, or follow-up plans, and make sure each one is answered.

  9. Create a health folder or digital notebook
    Store lab results, imaging reports, and visit summaries in a single folder or secure digital file to view trends over time.

  10. Share your prevention plan with a trusted person
    Tell a partner, relative, or friend what screenings you are due for and what changes you are working on, so they can support you and help you stay accountable.

Simple 30-day progress tracker

Readers can use this basic 30-day structure to turn the toolkit into action:

Week 1 (Days 1-7)

  • Write or update your family history.

  • Start your health folder or digital notebook.

  • Schedule at least one preventive visit or screening discussion with a clinician.

Week 2 (Days 8-14)

  • Track your steps or movement on at least four days.

  • Review your diet from the past week and choose one small change.

  • Create or adjust your sleep routine for consistent bed and wake times.

Week 3 (Days 15-21)

  • Make a list of current medications and supplements.

  • Prepare three questions for your next health visit.

  • Share your prevention goals with a trusted person.

Week 4 (Days 22-30)

  • Check which screening tests you are now due for and confirm appointments where needed.

  • Repeat your weekly movement and diet review.

  • Reflect on what worked, note one barrier you faced, and write one adjustment for the next month.

Take the pledge and share the toolkit

Life Imaging FLA invites readers, clinicians, and community partners to join its 2026 prevention review pledge:

  • Use the seven commitments as a template for how organizations should behave when discussing early detection.

  • Use the "do it yourself" toolkit and 30-day tracker to start or strengthen your own prevention plan.

  • Share the toolkit and tracker with family, friends, and patients so that more people can take low-cost, practical steps toward earlier detection and better long term health.

About Life Imaging FLA

Life Imaging FLA is a preventive screening provider based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with additional centers in Orlando, Jupiter, and Miami, and planned expansion to Jacksonville. Founded in 2020 by Tom Graham after the loss of both of his parents to cancer, the company focuses on preventive heart and full-body screening for adults over 20 years old. Life Imaging FLA has screened more than 100,000 individuals and attributes more than 2,600 life-saving outcomes to findings from its heart scans, with a mission to serve as a front-line resource for the early detection of heart disease and cancer.

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