Skin Cancer
The key to prevention: Education
02.07.2022
Sometimes it seems like sun safety is a bit like flossing: you have to be reminded every six months or so when you’re younger, and when you’re older…
Preventing cancer one step at a time
01.29.2022
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and usually we’d use this space to share the little list of reminders of what you can do personally to…
Winter sun safety: Being 'Sun Smart' isn’t just for summertime
01.04.2022
It’s often simple to be Sun Smart in the summertime. We may feel the heat of the sun on our skin reminding us to take cover or reapply sunscreen. We…
Volunteers, partners the backbone of Sun Smart programs
12.06.2021
NCC’s Sun Smart Nevada and its youth component Sun Smart Schools are two sure ways partner collaboration and volunteer support are helping create…
Sunscreen is for more than just summer
11.16.2021
November is National Healthy Skin Month
Sweater weather is here in Nevada, or sweatshirts if that’s preferred. Whatever your clothing choice,…
‘A Wake-Up Call’: Chloe Koast Says She’ll Always Regret Indoor Tanning
05.21.2021
The statistics are sobering. The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates the risk of developing life-threatening melanoma increases 75% from just one indoor…
It’s not ‘just skin cancer,’ and other tips to stay Sun Smart
05.11.2021
By Kristen Hackbarth, Communications Director
Have you ever had someone tell you they had a little something removed from their skin saying, “It’s no…
Elko School Nurse, Melanoma Survivor, Sun Safety Advocate
05.03.2021
By Christine Thompson, NCC Cancer Prevention Programs Manager
There’s a lot to be said for following your gut instinct, especially when it comes to…
Melanoma Monday Message - It Matters
05.04.2020
Today is “Melanoma Monday”, a day designed bring awareness to melanoma and remind us of what we can do to keep ourselves healthy. Melanoma is…
Sparks Athletic Director Seized Sun Smart Partnership Opportunity
04.30.2020
Dilworth Middle School Athletic Director Kelly Mitchell is a sun safety warrior. This melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma survivor…