Welcome to ThriveNV - Start Here
ThriveNV talks with Amy Thompson, RN, OCN, CN-BN, Survivorship Programs Manager with Nevada Cancer Coalition about how the program is designed to help you and your family throughout your cancer journey.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Billing Resources
Standard screening colonoscopies must be covered at no cost.
Follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool test
Medicare, Affordable Care Act, and commercial health insurance plans cover a follow-up colonoscopy after a non-invasive stool-based test is returned with a positive or abnormal result for patients 45 years of age and older. Clinicians can assure patients that if they choose to complete a stool-based testing for colorectal cancer screening, the colonoscopy is fully covered af
Urology Nevada Cancer Foundation 5k for Prostate Cancer
The UNCF 5K for Prostate Cancer is a community run and walk focused on raising awareness, promoting prevention and supporting individuals affected by prostate cancer. It also raises funds for the Urology Nevada Cancer Foundation to increase screening, prevention education and support those affected by prostate cancer.
Open to participants of all ages and fitness levels, the event encourages healthy lifestyles while funding education, early detection and access to care. Runners can sign up as individuals or as a team.
Get Your Rear In Gear Reno 5k Walk/Run
The Get Your Rear in Gear - Reno 5k run/walk is taking place at Sparks Marina Park on July 18, 2026! Join the community in raising awareness and funds to fight colorectal cancer locally. Learn more and register at ColonCancerCoalition.org/Reno. Colorectal cancer patients and survivors register for free.
National Firefighter Registry Aims to Reduce Cancer Risk Among Those Who Serve
The launch and expansion of the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer marks a critical step forward in understanding one of the most persistent occupational health risks facing firefighters today. Led by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), this initiative is the largest effort ever undertaken to examine how firefighting may influence cancer risk—and how those risks can be reduced.
Sunrise Hospital Earns National Rectal Cancer Accreditation, Expanding Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in Southern Nevada
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center has received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, becoming the only NAPRC-accredited hospital in Southern Nevada.
This accreditation is meaningful for cancer control in Nevada because rectal cancer care is complex and outcomes can vary significantly depending on access to specialized, coordinated treatment. NAPRC accreditation recognizes programs that meet national standards for multidisciplinary care, treatment planning, quality improvement and evidence-based protocols.
Breast Cancer Collaborative Statewide Kickoff
Join us to kick off the re-start of the Nevada Breast Cancer Collaborative. This statewide group will work together to increase access to breast cancer screening, overcome barriers to screening, and collaborate on solutions to help Nevadans find breast cancer early.
CELL Series: Lifestyle Medicine Across the Cancer Continuum
Join us for a special Friday CELL Series on lifestyle medicine across the cancer continuum featuring Dr. Madeline Hardacre, Oncology Wellness physician at Pennington Cancer Institute at Renown Health.
Reno Back-to-School Vaccines
Northern Nevada Public Health hosts this back-to-school vaccine clinic at to get local youth up-to-date with immunizations and ready to start the school year. No appointment required. All school-required and age-appropriate vaccines will be offered for youth ages 7 - 18 years.
Sparks Back-to-School Vaccines
Northern Nevada Public Health hosts this back-to-school vaccine clinic at the Family Health Festival to get local youth up-to-date with immunizations and ready to start the school year. No appointment required. All school-required and age-appropriate vaccines will be offered for youth ages 7 - 18 years.