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Sunscreen Innovation Act Signed Into Law
12.04.2014
Between the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping, an important bit of Executive Branch news flew under the radar last week. After being…
It's Flu Season - Tips for Cancer Patients, Survivors & Caregivers
10.07.2014
The message is out there: the single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. You may have heard it on the news: flu vaccine…
Tobacco Free Teens & Youth Advocacy in Nevada
09.30.2014
While youth advocacy is an important part of tobacco prevention initiatives, sometimes it takes an adult role model who knows precisely the dangers…
How Do You Measure Up 2014 - A Look at Nevada's Cancer Policies
08.27.2014
Last week the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network released the 2014 version of their annual “How Do You Measure Up?,” (HDYMU) a progress…
National Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Celebrates 23 Years
08.08.2014
23rd Anniversary. It's a bit of an odd milestone to celebrate, when compared to the more rounded numbers 20 or 25. But in this era of healthcare…
Encouraging the FDA to Regulate E-Cigs, Cigars and Other Tobacco Products
07.28.2014
This week the Nevada Cancer Coalition submitted a public comment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to their proposed new rule,…
HPV Vaccination - A Nevada Mom's Perspective
07.18.2014
Cancer prevention for children is generally a fairly straightforward task. Parents can feed their children healthy meals, encourage plenty of…
Nevada Smoke Free Meetings Update
05.28.2014
In recent months the Nevada Cancer Coalition has been working on the Smoke Free Meetings project, and exciting opportunity through partnership with…
Getting the Coverage You Deserve: A Toolkit for Women and Preventative Care
05.15.2014
The Affordable Care Act has not only expanded healthcare coverage to millions of people who previously lacked insurance, but has taken a step to…
Genomics Earning More Time in the Spotlight
05.12.2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million people in the United States are at increased risk for…