Construction workers who took part in the BTMed program lived an average of 1.5 years longer than those who did not participate. With over 30 years of providing free medical exams to former DOE workers, BTMed has prevented an early death for 1 in 8 participants.
Over 35,000 Years of Life Added
(1.5 years per participant)
The Building Trades National Medical Screening Program (BTMed) provides free medical screening exams to construction workers formerly employed at Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapons research and production sites, who may be at increased risk for occupational illnesses. The medical screening exams are designed to identify work-related health conditions at an early, more treatable stage and contribute to the health and well-being of these workers.
Over 50,000 Medical Exams Performed
3,000 Early Deaths Prevented (1 in 8 participants)
Over 35,000 Years of Life Added (1.5 years per participant)
"I have to say how pleasant your nurses and secretaries are. They are a pleasure to deal with. There is no comparison with local private doctors' offices and hospital administration. I feel like I am dealing with family when I deal with Building Trades program employees."
Steve Welling Ironworkers Local 44 Former Fernald and GE Evendale Worker BTMed Participant
