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ECHO: Solving the 'Unsolvable' Problems Post Mastectomy: Treating Lymphedema and Radiation Damage

Dr. Joshua Goldman summarizes the first part of the series by going over the three main types of breast reconstruction surgeries. Patient satisfaction is then discussed for these surgeries. Lymphedema is then introduced by going over the basics and the stages of swelling that can occur. The panel then answers questions about reconstruction and Lymphedema, while Dr. Goldman goes over a post-op mastectomy of one of his patients.

ECHO Cancer Survivorship: Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Reducing Care Barriers

In this ECHO presentation, Dr. Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT, FAAOMPT, presents "The Role of Rehabilitation and Exercise in the Management of Breast Cancer Side Effects and Reducing Barriers to Care. Binkley is the program director and founder of TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation in Atlanta, Georgia.

Survivorship Needs for People Living with Advanced and Metastatic Cancers

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship in May 2022 hosted webinar featuring Dr. Michelle Mollica, Senior Advisor at the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship, who discussed understanding and addressing survivorship needs for survivors who are living with advanced and metastatic cancers.

Excerpt: Bright Spot Network Shares the Leap, and Value, for Cancer Clinical Trials

ThriveNV has forged a new partnership with Bright Spot Network, a phenomenal support and information organization for young cancer survivors who are parents of small children. This amazing group shares personal stories, resources for parents to use with their kids, and support groups tailored just for parents of young children who have cancer.

Bright Spot Network is such an amazing resource for this often-overlooked segment of cancer survivors.

Ask the Expert: Youth Mental Health & Vaping

Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) presents its FREE spring parent webinar with Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Fitzgerald. 

For the final session in the series, PAVe cofounder Meredith Berkman sits down with Dr. Joshua Fitzgerald, M.D., dual-Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and General Psychiatrist. Together they'll discuss your most pressing concerns related to youth mental health and its relationship to vaping and substance use. 

Register here.

Rural Outreach Migrant Worker Clinic

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine hosts this rural outreach medical clinic for migrant workers 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 Migrant Worker Clinic

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine hosts this rural outreach medical clinic for migrant workers 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 - Silver Springs

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine hosts this rural outreach medical clinic for migrant workers 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.