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Doctors, volunteers, and Reno Aces team for ‘Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening’ May 7 at Greater Nevada Field
04.16.2024
FREE Skin Checks Offered on First-come, First-served Basis
Local dermatologist Dr. Whitney Hovenic is on a crusade to help as many Nevadans as…
Partner Success: Pink & Pearls Ties Lung and Breast Screening to Increase Uptake
04.01.2024
Breast cancer screening has become so normalized in our culture that many people—even those who do not need one—know what a mammogram is. Knowledge…
Team NCC Travels Nevada's Northern Route
03.26.2024
Three members of NCC’s team headed out to communities in northern Nevada in March to connect with partners, share resources, and learn more about…
Registration Opens for Evidence Academy
03.04.2024
Registration is now open for NCC's first ever Evidence Academy. This free half-day session will engage partners and community members to learn about…
Colorectal Cancer Affecting Younger Adults
02.28.2024
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Earlier this year the American Cancer Society (ACS) released alarming news: colorectal cancer is now…
Screenable cancers on the rise, colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths in younger Americans
02.12.2024
In January, the American Cancer Society released its annual Cancer Facts & Figures, a report that compiles the most recent cancer incidence and…
Assemblies, classroom presentations a fun part of Sun Smart Schools
02.06.2024
School districts in Nevada are required to have a sun safety policy, and for many of them, that includes participating in the Sun Smart Schools…
Nevada radon program promotes testing in January, and year-round
01.25.2024
The City of Sparks this month issued a proclamation declaring January Radon Action Month, bringing attention to an often-silent issue that is the…
NCC Launches CELL Series
01.03.2024
Our members asked and we listened. Responses from NCC’s annual member survey revealed a desire for more learning opportunities, including short…
Partner Success: Lung Screening in Rural Nevada
12.20.2023
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT isn't new, but many people are still unaware of the importance of this early detection method and its…