Thrive Book Club: Let's get 'Radical'
People diagnosed with cancer often fall into two categories when it comes to information about their illness.
Survivorship Task Force
The Survivorship Task Force is a partnership of individuals from across the health care continuum working together on topics related to survivorship for all cancer patients.
Current Task Force Objectives:
Task force objectives align with priorities set forth in the 2016-2020 Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Plan and those identified by partners within the state.
Susan G. Komen Nevada Survivor Forum
Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or are you a breast cancer survivor?
Do you have questions that only someone who has been diagnosed or who has a personal experience with breast cancer may be able to answer?
Do you just need to talk to someone who has been there?
Do you want to hear from others who understand your journey?
Nevada Oncology Society 2021 Fall Conference
NOS brings back its in-person fall conference with an evening program to accommodate clinicians' busy schedules. The program will feature three hours of inspirational education on the latest clinical advances, hands-on strategies for applying new cancer therapies into the treatment care plan, and collaborative opportunities through in-person networking.
The conference is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 4 at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada. For more information visit www.nos-nevada.com.
Get Screened Health Fair
Cancer screenings should be a regular part of your life. Screening tests are used before a person has any symptoms to help find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.
Join Community Health Alliance and partners to receive information about regular cancer screenings and preventative care. Walk away with an appointment scheduled at Community Health Alliance to Get Screened.
Battle Born Cornhole Charity Tournament
Join us for our first ever charity event with Battle Born Cornhole! They will be hosting two tournaments on this day: Social Switcholio and Competitive/Advanced Bring Your Own Partner.
We will also be trying to get Sit & Go Blind Draws going while time is available!
Mammo-Rama Extravaganza
Join friends and neighbors to celebrate National Mammography Day at Anthem's Mammo-Rama Extravaganza. The event includes a DJ, free food, free vision exams, free feminine products, self-breast exam demonstrations, COVID testing, and COVID and flu vaccinations. Oh yes, and MAMMOGRAMS! Call ahead to sign up for a free mammogram on the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan: 1-877-581-6266, option 1.
Tom McCoy, JD
Tom has been involved with NCC since its inception in 2002 and has been a valuable member of the cancer control community by advocating for policies at both the state and national level. He served for more than 12 years as the Government Relations Director for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network before retiring. He continues to work on a variety of issues related to cancer, chronic disease and palliative care. He received his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law and has a BA and MA in Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Kristen Hackbarth, MS
Kristen joined NCC in April 2021, re-assuming the role of Communications Director she held from 2013 to 2018. Kristen has more than two decades of experience in marketing, public relations, and communications in northern Nevada. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno and Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governor's University. In her free time, she is a volunteer backpacking guide along the Tahoe Rim Trail, an avid home cook and baker, cyclist, wife, and stepmom.