Our partners at Susan G. Komen Nevada host the More Than Pink Walk Where You Are, a one-day fundraiser to fund breast cancer research, action, care and community. Learn more at: https://www.komen.org/how-to-help/attend-events/race-for-the-cure/.
The R.E.D. Rose Engelstad Foundation program is observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Panel Discussion.
Our panelists will discuss the latest breast cancer preventive strategies, including, but not limited to dietary recommendations, lifestyle, mammogram screenings, and risk factors.
Answer 4 Cancer hosts this gentle flow yoga class for those with cancer and their caregivers. Men, women and kids are welcome for this 45-minute class. Healthy snacks are provided. Bring a mat or blanket and water.
As part of its October "Parenting with Cancer" web series, Bright Spot Network presents this webinar featuring Allison Breininger.
As caregivers our plates are full and being told we need to add self care to our lists can feel both tone deaf and hurtful, even as we recognize that our own well-being could use some extra support. Join caregiver and creator of The Negative Space, Allison Breininger, for an interactive session about how to realistically care for ourselves in the midst of caregiving.
As part of its October "Parenting with Cancer" web series, Bright Spot Network presents this workshop to provide attendees with a foundational understanding of self-care, an understanding of the Six Ways to Take Care of Yourself, and how caregivers can prioritize their own self-care while taking care of their children while navigating through life stressors, change, and transitions.
As part of its October "Parenting with Cancer" web series, Bright Spot Network presents this webinar featuring Sara Olsher, a mom, breast cancer survivor, the founder of Mighty & Bright and the Resilience Campaign, author of Cancer Party,
As part of its October "Parenting with Cancer" web series, Bright Spot Network presents this webinar featuring Wendy Griffith, LCSW, OSW-C, and Program Manager of the Adolescent & Young Adult Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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.
The Nevada Caregivers Coalition hosts its 17th annual recognition event Nov. 10 in Reno and Las Vegas. Recognize a caregiver who has made a difference here. Each caregiver -- volunteer, professional, family, in-home, etc. -- will be honored with a gift and lunch plus a recognition ceremony.
Join NCC and our partners for the northern Nevada Family Health Festival, a free outreach event featuring vaccines, mobile mammograms with the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan, raffles, Food Bank Mobile Pantry, and many other free resources.
We'll be on site sharing information about breast health and breast cancer screening.