Dr. Rob Headrick, MD MBA
Chief of Thoracic Surgery at CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute
Dr. Headrick is a Chattanooga native who prides himself as a dedicated physician, speaker, author, and inventor. His commitment to the field of lung health has him among the leading lung specialists in the United States. Dr. Headrick's passion lies in advancing lung cancer research, treatment, and education, as he tirelessly strives to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care and support they deserve.
Care, Every Step of the Way
Screening
Dr. Headrick developed Breathe. Easy. Mobile Lung Screening to reach vulnerable communities directly impacted by lung cancer. Breathe. Easy. provides noninvasive, low dose CT scans to check for early signs of lung cancer.
Treatment
Over the past 23 years, Dr. Headrick has become a leading Thoracic Physician, Surgeon, and Researcher in the US. He specializes in the development of chest and lung cancer treatments and care.
Community Support
Dr. Headrick understands the impact a diagnosis can have on patients and their loved ones. Along with the help of survivors and supporters, he created The Second Wind Foundation and the Sock it to Lung Cancer campaign.
Breathe. Easy.
With Breathe. Easy. Mobile Lung Screening, Dr. Headrick helps the Chattanooga area breathe easy by coming out into the community providing noninvasive chest screenings to catch disease early. Additionally, Breathe Easy educates community members about the advances made in lung cancer research, detection, and treatment; and the benefits of early detection.
With a single low dose CT scan, the lung care team are able to observe the majority of the chest cavity to catch other potential health anomalies and risks. Many at-risk community members will qualify for a screening that is covered by their insurance.
The Second Wind Foundation &
Second Wind Society Facebook Group
Second Wind Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity. Our mission is to reduce lung cancer mortality in our community by expanding access to early detection. We remove barriers to lung cancer screening, provide education that empowers individuals to take action, and support innovative, affordable solutions that make screening easy and accessible for all.
Second Wind Society Facebook Page offers unwavering support to individuals facing a lung cancer diagnosis in and around Chattanooga. We firmly believe in the power of community to triumph over cancer and are dedicated allies for those navigating the challenges of this disruptive disease.
Sock it to Lung Cancer was created by Dr. Headrick and his wife, Anita to get people talking about lung cancer, a conversation of hope and cure without shame or blame. The socks help get the conversation started. They thought, “What better way to spread the word than through socks?” Socks are something people wear every day and are a great conversation starter. With your purchase of Sock it to Lung Cancer socks you help support funding for low cost lung cancer screening and other support for patients with lung cancer.
Through the Sock it to Lung Cancer campaign, Dr. H and his team educate the public about lung screening and raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis. Early diagnosis brings the hope of cure. This campaign not only brings to light the advancements and new treatments for lung cancer, but also gives survivors a platform to share their experiences with those with a recent diagnosis.
With your purchase of Sock it to Lung Cancer Socks you help support lung cancer patients and research that helps to save lives. Be sure to wear and share your socks on National Sock it to Lung Cancer Day, November 1st, the first day of Lung Cancer Awareness Month to spread awareness for screening and help raise funds for the Second Wind Society.
