North Country HealthCare’s Radiation Exposure Screening & Education Program (RESEP) offers free medical screenings to eligible ‘Downwinders’—individuals exposed to radiation from nuclear testing during the 1950s and early 1960s.
RESEP is a grant-funded program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In the 1950s and early 1960s, the United States conducted nuclear weapons testing, during a time when the dangers of radiation exposure were not fully understood. Individuals who were exposed to radiation from these tests, known as ‘Downwinders,’ are at increased risk for certain cancers and other health issues.
“Downwinders” are individuals that lived in an eligible Northern Arizona county while the nuclear testing sites were active. If these criteria apply to you, you are considered a downwinder and may be eligible for a no-cost medical screening exam: Eligible Counties:
Eligible Dates:
Medical screening exams are available at several North Country locations through RESEP. Screening services include physical exams, urine dip tests, blood work, chest X-rays, stool tests, and mental health screenings.
RESEP staff can assist clients with filing RECA claims. Eligible applicants may be able to receive up to $100,000. To file a claim, applicants must provide documentation of:
December 31st, 2027, is the last day to file a RECA claim. To ensure your eligibility is considered, we encourage you to submit your claim as soon as possible.
For more information about RESEP or to schedule a screening, please call 928.522.9427 to find out if you or a family member qualifies. You can also email resep@nchcaz.org.
North Country HealthCare’s Radiation Exposure Screening & Education Program (RESEP) offers free medical screenings to eligible ‘Downwinders’—individuals exposed to radiation from nuclear testing during the 1950s and early 1960s.
RESEP is a grant-funded program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In the 1950s and early 1960s, the United States conducted nuclear weapons testing, during a time when the dangers of radiation exposure were not fully understood. Individuals who were exposed to radiation from these tests, known as ‘Downwinders,’ are at increased risk for certain cancers and other health issues.
“Downwinders” are individuals that lived in an eligible Northern Arizona county while the nuclear testing sites were active. If these criteria apply to you, you are considered a downwinder and may be eligible for a no-cost medical screening exam: Eligible Counties:
Eligible Dates:
Medical screening exams are available at several North Country locations through RESEP. Screening services include physical exams, urine dip tests, blood work, chest X-rays, stool tests, and mental health screenings.
RESEP staff can assist clients with filing RECA claims. Eligible applicants may be able to receive up to $100,000. To file a claim, applicants must provide documentation of:
December 31st, 2027, is the last day to file a RECA claim. To ensure your eligibility is considered, we encourage you to submit your claim as soon as possible.
For more information about RESEP or to schedule a screening, please call 928.522.9427 to find out if you or a family member qualifies. You can also email resep@nchcaz.org.
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