Extension urges Nevadans to test homes for radon
University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers free radon test kits through February
Submitted by University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Screening, prevention have kept cervical cancer at bay for countless women
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer, once a leading cause of cancer death among women, has become largely preventable through effective screening methods and HPV vaccination. Despite this, an estimated 60 Nevadans will die of cervical cancer this year – more than one-third of those who will be diagnosed within the state.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to remind Nevadans that a few steps can make a big difference in the lives of many.
WHO launches new campaign to amplify the lived experience of people affected by cancer
Earlier this year the World Health Organization launched the first global survey to better understand and address the needs of all those affected by cancer. The survey is part of a broader campaign, designed with and intended to amplify the voices of those affected by cancer – survivors, caregivers and the bereaved – as part of WHO’s Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with Noncommunicable diseases (PLWNCDs).
Rural Outreach Clinic - Silver Springs
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine hosts this rural outreach medical clinic to provide medical care for those with no insurance or who do not have insurance coverage for certain services. The event includes general and sports physicals, well and sick child visits, vaccines and lab services, cervical cancer screening, breast exams and mammogram referrals, and other health exams. Dental services available by appointment.
For more information call 775-385-8091 or email ruraloutreachclinic@gmail.com.
Rural Outreach Clinic - Lovelock
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine hosts this rural outreach medical clinic to provide medical care for those with no insurance or who do not have insurance coverage for certain services. The event includes general and sports physicals, well and sick child visits, vaccines and lab services, cervical cancer screening, breast exams and mammogram referrals, and other health exams. Dental services available by appointment.
For more information call 775-385-8091 or email ruraloutreachclinic@gmail.com.
Rural Outreach Clinic - Yerington
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine hosts this rural outreach medical clinic to provide medical care for those with no insurance or who do not have insurance coverage for certain services. The event includes general and sports physicals, well and sick child visits, vaccines and lab services, cervical cancer screening, breast exams and mammogram referrals, and other health exams. Dental services available by appointment.
For more information call 775-385-8091 or email ruraloutreachclinic@gmail.com.
Kim Dupuis
Kim Dupuis’ experience in Healthcare spans for more than 40 years and currently holds the position of Oncology Development Director and Rectal Cancer Program Coordinator for Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Annie Millard, RN, BSN, MBA
Annie Millard recently retired as the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. Annie’s healthcare education began as a nurse aide. She progressed to LPN and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and MBA.
ThriveNV Patient Navigation Expands with Southern Nevada Presence
Did you know that ThriveNV has three navigators? In late 2021 and early 2022, NCC added two new navigators to the team, both bilingual and based in Las Vegas. The addition of the new team members -- Valerie and Jorge -- was exciting because it added to our ability to serve Nevadans.
Both navigators trained through the GW Cancer Institute's Oncology Patient Navigator Training to serve clients across the state. They also participate in NCC's other prevention, early detection and survivorship work.
Cervical Health Month 2023 Resources - Bilingual
Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized each January and draws attention to the ways to prevent cervical cancer and find it early, through screening. Access NCC's resources below.