Preventing HPV Cancers: The Role of Dental Professionals
This continuing education module is presented by American Cancer Society and partners and features an online training with eight modules:
Webinar: Strategic Ways to Increase HPV Vaccinations
The American Cancer Society’s Mountain West HPV Vaccination Project is proud to present a 4-part HPV vaccination educational series for our clinical staff partners. This series aims to talk through strategic ways to increase on-time( 9-13 years of age) HPV vaccinations.
Lily Helzer, MPH
Lily Helzer is a native Nevadan, a graduate from the UNR School of Public Health, and has enjoyed her varied career in Nevada public health efforts supporting chronic disease prevention and control initiatives. She had the good fortune to work alongside NCC for a number of years before officially joining in February 2023. Lily spends as much time outside as she can manage, traveling, hiking, trail running, camping, snowshoeing and skiing, often accompanied by her son and husband.
Colorectal Cancer Screening More Than Just a Colonoscopy
The message from major health organizations is clear: if you’re 45 or older it’s time to get screened for colorectal cancer. For many, that brings to mind a colonoscopy, and a camera “up there,” but Nevadans have choices when it comes to colorectal cancer screening.
Survivors can benefit from exercise, with help
A recent infographic released by the National Cancer Institute notes that exercise can reduce cancer-related symptoms and improve how you feel. There are many benefits to exercise for people diagnosed with cancer, including better sleep, reduced fatigue, a stronger immune system, improved mental health, and better mobility and strength.
Nonprofits Plan Cancer Day at the Legislature March 1
Nevada’s lawmakers on Wednesday, March 1 will get to walk through an inflatable colon, explore a pair of jumbo-sized lungs, and see the Mammovan mobile mammography truck in action as part of Cancer Day at the Legislature. The event is hosted by Nevada Cancer Coalition to educate legislators and other Nevadans about the importance of prevention and early detection in reducing cancer in the state.
Financial Navigation Training
Individuals with cancer routinely face high treatment costs, making financial navigation an essential component of patient navigation. Unfortunately, many health care professionals are not comfortable asking about financial challenges and are not fully aware of resources available to support their patients' care.
Conversation Ready Toolkit: How to Talk About End-of-Life Care
This toolkit is intended to help clinicians address some of the challenges of engaging with patients and families in end-of-life care conversations over time.
The four cases present patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences at different points of illness, as well as diverse clinicians and care settings.
Each case describes the progression of the patient's illness and outlines key considerations for clinicians to engage the patient and family in discussions about what matters most to the patient at the end of life.
Resource Highlight: Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
A stage 4 cancer diagnosis is tough, but it can be especially stressful for young moms or dads who have children still in the home and worry about missed milestones and fading memories. Enter: Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, an organization that sends families on a “prescribed time out” from cancer – a “wow” experience for families to create memories together while they can.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Virtual Workshop
Are you caring for an adult relative, spouse or loved one? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based program that offers a unique approach to understanding and navigating the challenges you face as a caregiver. Join us for this 6-week program, where we'll help you find the tools you need to take care of yourself while caring for someone else.
Learn strategies for: