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Webinar: Understanding Climate Change and Health Equity through the CDC's Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative

CDC’s Climate and Health Program prepares state and local public health departments for the impacts of climate change on health and wellbeing. Join Kat Sisler and Dr. Evan Mallen, Health Scientists with the Climate and Health Program, to learn about our efforts to address the health effects of climate change, how we think about equity and justice in the face of our changing climate, and how recipients of the Climate Ready States and Cities Initiative are operationalizing health equity in their work. Additionally, Kat and Dr.

Webinar: Clinician Strategies and Resources: Caring for AYAs as they Transition to Cancer Survivorship

This accredited activity is intended for hematologist/oncologists, APPs, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer and cancer survivors.

After completing this accredited activity, the participant should be better able to:

2024 Summit offers more sessions, lower registration cost

The Nevada Cancer Control Summit is considered by many to be the premier cancer conference in Nevada featuring continuing education sessions, networking, exhibits, and awards. This year, the conference is in Reno, Nevada, and spans one-and-a-half days, Aug. 23-24, offering more sessions for attendees to learn about key topics in the field.

Doctors, volunteers, and Reno Aces team for ‘Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening’ May 7 at Greater Nevada Field

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 possible to prevent skin cancer and find skin cancers early when they’re easiest to treat. She’s so dedicated, in fact, that on May 7 she’ll be performing FREE skin checks for anyone in the community at the “Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening,” from 4-7 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field.

When Will You Get Better? Helping Children Understand and Cope when a Parent has an Incurable Illness

How can you best support your child(ren) when a serious illness can’t be cured?  This WonderChat is not about end of life, but is instead about adapting to life when a parent’s illness is chronic and potentially life-limiting. Join other Bright Spot families as we focus on how to talk about it, how to create your family’s new normal and ideas for capturing lasting family memories. We will focus on children of all ages with an emphasis on supporting young children 8 years and younger.

Bold, Bright & Brave National Cancer Survivors Day 2024

Join Cancer Community Clubhouse for a fun, family-friendly '80s Dance Party honoring local cancer survivors and their families on this special day! Come dressed in your bright '80s gear and get ready to be entertained by New Wave Crave - the best '80s band in Reno - while participating in fun activities, including hula hoop and Rubix cube contests, a dance demo, '80s art tables, a nonprofit fair, silent auction, and more! Come support the survivors in your life and honor those we have lost to this disease.

Partner Success: Pink & Pearls Ties Lung and Breast Screening to Increase Uptake

Breast cancer screening has become so normalized in our culture that many people—even those who do not need one—know what a mammogram is. Knowledge of lung cancer screening, however, is still not widespread. There are many people, however, who may be eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening.

Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening

Skin cancer is the most common cancer, but it's easier to treat when found early. So don't let that mole get out of control! Get it checked at the Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening May 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field in Reno. 

Come to this FREE skin check clinic to get peace of mind for your body's largest organ. 

  • Skin check of sun-checked skin, please wear loose-fitting clothing
  • Sun safety swag bag for every person screened
  • No insurance, no cost
  • First come, first served. Last signups at 6:30 p.m.

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