Nevada radon program promotes testing in January, and year-round
The City of Sparks this month issued a proclamation declaring January Radon Action Month, bringing attention to an often-silent issue that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is naturally occurring in the ground as a result of radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. It’s harmless when outdoors, but when it gets trapped indoors – by seeping in through microscopic cracks in foundations and basements – it can build up and become deadly.
Cannabis in Conversation: Hear from a Survivor-Turned-Mentor Angel and Two Leading Clinicians
Join Ethan Zohn, Survivor, Imerman Angel Mentor and Survivor Africa winner as he discusses his journey and the role cannabis played in helping him deal with the side effects of cancer treatments. Ethan will be joined by Dr. Brooke Worster, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Supportive Oncology and Greg Garber, MSW and Director of Oncology Support Services at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center as they discuss the benefits and risks of cannabis use for the abatement of cancer-treatment symptoms.
HPV Collaborative
Join us as we work to develop strategies and activities to increase HPV vaccination series uptake and completion across Nevada. We'll bring together partners in a variety of clinical disciplines, public health, education and other fields to collaborate.
If you're interested in participating in this collaborative, contact Lily to be added to the list for meeting links and resources.
HPV Collaborative
Join us as we work to develop strategies and activities to increase HPV vaccination series uptake and completion across Nevada. We'll bring together partners in a variety of clinical disciplines, public health, education and other fields to collaborate.
If you're interested in participating in this collaborative, contact Lily to be added to the list for meeting links and resources.
HPV Collaborative
Join us as we work to develop strategies and activities to increase HPV vaccination series uptake and completion across Nevada. We'll bring together partners in a variety of clinical disciplines, public health, education and other fields to collaborate.
If you're interested in participating in this collaborative, contact Lily to be added to the list for meeting links and resources.
HPV Collaborative
Join us as we work to develop strategies and activities to increase HPV vaccination series uptake and completion across Nevada. We'll bring together partners in a variety of clinical disciplines, public health, education and other fields to collaborate.
If you're interested in participating in this collaborative, contact Lily to be added to the list for meeting links and resources.
NCCS Webinar: Making the Mouth-Body Connection in Cancer Care
Oral care is one aspect of cancer treatments that is often overlooked. Oral side effects and untreated dental diseases can cause added pain, financial hardships, psychological distress, and a diminished quality of life for those being treated for cancer. Oral effects can also lead to complications or delays of therapies, which can compromise treatment outcomes. Oral changes may have a continued negative impact long after cancer treatments have been completed.
Lifestyle changes can help maintain, restore health after a cancer diagnosis
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) released tips on how individuals can restore their health during and after cancer treatment by using evidence-based therapies.
The therapies include: