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Lung Cancer Collaborative

The Lung Cancer Collaborative is a powerhouse of action working to devise tools and strategies to increase lung cancer screening in Nevada and reduce exposure to risk factors, including tobacco, secondhand smoke, and radon. Accomplishments for this group include developing a toolkit to help clinical organizations build a lung screening program. Join us for this quarterly meeting to contribute your expertise! 

Contact Kayla to join the LCC and receive meeting agendas and emails. 

NCC brings breast health education to Pink Ribbon Night at Reno Public Market

Pink Ribbon Night at Reno Public Market was already shaping up to be an evening of music, community and support for breast cancer awareness. When the organizers asked Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) to attend and share information on breast cancer screening, we were honored to say yes. We also saw an opportunity to take the impact a step further.

NBA Total Health Fair presented by Evernorth Health Services

NBA Total Health presented by Evernorth Health Services will team up with local and national partners, including Nevada Cancer Coalition and Prevent Cancer Foundation, to host an inaugural community health fair aimed at supporting hundreds of Las Vegas residents. This community-focused event will offer a variety of no-cost health screenings tailored to the community’s most pressing needs, as well as a grocery pop-up providing families facing food insecurity with 7–10 days’ worth of free groceries.

Salud America! Implicit Bias Action Pack

Studies show healthcare providers often have implicit, subconscious preferences for white patients over those of color, affecting understanding and decisions beyond their conscious control. Fortunately, implicit bias can be "rewired" for compassion for patients of color.

The Salud America! Action Pack is for healthcare workers to find out if they have implicit bias, evaluate their bias and overcome it.