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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…
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…
Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada, U.S.
05.01.2023
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year…
Success Story: Dermatology Students Embrace Sun Smart Initiatives to Expand Program Reach
04.19.2023
NCC has been working with medical students from University of Nevada's Las Vegas and Reno campuses for a number of years, especially when it comes…
2023 Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tools
04.14.2023
Skin Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each May. NCC provides these tools to assist you in promoting sun safety, skin cancer prevention, and…
Musings, experiences from a young doctor and dermatology resident
02.07.2023
Dr. Anita Savell is a first-year dermatology resident at the University of California, Davis. Dermatology requires three years of specialty specific…
Learn About UV Radiation During July Awareness Month
07.12.2022
UV safety takes on a whole new urgency in the summertime as many more people head outdoors to enjoy time at the beach, around the pool, enjoying the…
Skin cancer awareness: Medical students host free skin cancer clinic
06.27.2022
University of Nevada, Reno's Nevada Today reported on a recent skin cancer screening clinic hosted for the school's faculty, staff and students…
Local dermatologists sponsor sunscreen kiosks at regional parks
06.06.2022
Five new sunscreen dispensers will be available just in time for summer vacation installed at parks in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County and in Elko…