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UNLV Med Students Partner with Thomas Dermatology For FREE Skin Check Event Aug. 11
07.24.2025
An estimated 200 people can get free skin cancer checks at a free skin check clinic Aug. 11 at the Durango Hills YMCA at 3521 N. Durango Dr. The…
July is UV Safety Month: Be Sun Smart Nevada!
07.15.2025
Every summer, Nevadans embrace our beautiful outdoors—the parks, pools, lakes, and mountain trails. But July isn’t just about fun in the sun—it’s…
The Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening Returns May 7
03.11.2025
Sunshine is a way of life in Nevada, but with more than 300 days of sun each year, skin cancer is a serious concern. That’s why Dr. Whitney Hovenic…
Fall into Sun Safety: Why Wide-Brimmed Hats and Sunscreen Are Autumn Essentials
11.04.2024
As the leaves begin to change and temperatures cool, it's easy to forget about sun protection. However, fall sun safety remains important for…
The Importance of Sunglasses: More Than Just a Fashion Statement
10.16.2024
Sunglasses have long been associated with style and glamour, but their importance goes far beyond mere fashion. These essential accessories play a…
UNLV Med Student Hosts Sunscreen Drive
09.26.2024
Emily Ames is a medical student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. During her summer vacation, she decided to…
Success Story: Community Skin Check Clinic
07.18.2024
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. It’s estimated that 840 people in Nevada will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2024,…
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…
2024 Skin Cancer Awareness Resources
03.29.2024
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with thousands of cases of squamous cell, basal cell and melanoma -- the deadliest…
Join the Sun Smart Nevada Town Hall
10.18.2023
In the eight years since the launch of Sun Smart Nevada we’ve done a lot! We launched a program in the schools to educate Nevada’s youth and…