Nevada Hospitals Face Severe Risks From Medicaid Cuts in New Tax Law
Nevada’s hospitals are bracing for a major financial blow following the passage of a new federal tax law, often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” This legislation, championed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans, includes deep cuts to Medicaid—a move projected to strip more than $232 million in annual revenue from Nevada hospitals alone. The consequences could be devastating, especially for rural and community hospitals that rely heavily on Medicaid funding to keep their doors open.
Las Vegas Skin Check Event
Skin cancer is the most common cancer, but it’s easier to treat when found early. Come to this FREE skin check clinic to get peace of mind for your body’s largest organ. Hosted by students from UNLV School of Medicine and dermatologists from Thomas Dermatology, this event is free and open to the public. Skin checks are on a first-come, first-served basis with last sign-ups at 7:30 p.m.
Check is of sun-exposed skin; please wear loose-fitting clothing. No insurance is required.
Breaking the Link: How Reducing Neighborhood Segregation Can Lower Lung Cancer Risk in African American Communities
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and in Nevada. African American communities face a higher risk, developing lung cancer at younger ages and experiencing higher mortality rates than non-Hispanic white populations. While tobacco use is a well-known factor, new research reveals that where people live—and the conditions shaped by structural racism—can play a major role in lung cancer risk.
Survivorship after Cancer of the Head and Neck: A Multidisciplinary Symposium
Join The Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care Professionals Network for the 2025 Survivorship After Cancer of the Head and Neck: A Multidisciplinary Symposium on Monday, August 4, 2025. Virtual option is offered.
This full-day, CME-accredited event brings together experts across medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and supportive care to advance high-quality, evidence-based survivorship care for head and neck cancer patients.
Key topics include:
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Improving comprehensive survivorship care beyond dysphagia
Bras for a Cause & Reno Arch Lighting
Join Nevada Cancer Coalition, breast cancer survivors and advocates for the second annual Bras for a Cause event and Reno Arch Lighting to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This community event will feature custom-decorated bras submitted by community members and showcased in a fun (and funny) fashion show by volunteer models from UNR fraternities, along with partner booths, a food truck, music and fun. Everyone can vote for their favorite bra and winners will be crowned!
Then we'll light the Reno Arch PINK and have a giant group photo under the arch.
Paint Nevada Pink Las Vegas Sign Lighting
Join Nevada Cancer Coalition and breast cancer survivors and screening advocates to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Paint Nevada Pink. We'll light the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign PINK for breast cancer awareness and celebrate survivors.
Miles McKinzie
2001 - 2024
LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society
Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago
When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.
Brochures for Tribal Communities
Nevada Cancer Coalition partnered with Huntsman Cancer Institute to create co-branded cancer prevention and early detection brochures tailored for tribal communities. These are available through NCC, or we can provide digital files for you to print.