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Sunscreen is for more than just summer

November is National Healthy Skin Month

Sweater weather is here in Nevada, or sweatshirts if that’s preferred. Whatever your clothing choice, most Nevadans are pulling out their warmer layers and putting away the shorts and swimsuits, and probably the sunscreen, too.

But not so fast, say health experts. November is National Healthy Skin Month, a good time to remind folks that sunscreen, and good skin care, is needed all year long.

Great American Smokeout encourages quitting tobacco--even for just a day

The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 18. It's an annual event that creates the opportunity to begin a tobacco-free life. Organizers say quitting smoking doesn’t have to be done in a day, but it does start with day one. 

For help quitting tobacco, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit NevadaTobaccoQuitline.com     

Oncology Patient Navigation Network

The Oncology Patient Navigation Network is a group of individuals from across Nevada that work to navigate and direct individuals with cancer to resources and support. Our network includes nurse navigators, lay navigators, community health workers and others.

Each month we meet to network and discuss barriers identified in the state, share resources and strengthen the cancer support system for Nevadans.