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The Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening Returns May 7
03 March, 2025
Sunshine is a way of life in Nevada, but with more than 300 days of sun each year, skin cancer is a serious concern. That’s why Dr. Whitney Hovenic…
Fall into Sun Safety: Why Wide-Brimmed Hats and Sunscreen Are Autumn Essentials
11 November, 2024
As the leaves begin to change and temperatures cool, it's easy to forget about sun protection. However, fall sun safety remains important for…
The Importance of Sunglasses: More Than Just a Fashion Statement
10 October, 2024
Sunglasses have long been associated with style and glamour, but their importance goes far beyond mere fashion. These essential accessories play a…
UNLV Med Student Hosts Sunscreen Drive
09 September, 2024
Emily Ames is a medical student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. During her summer vacation, she decided to…
Doctors, volunteers, and Reno Aces team for ‘Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening’ May 7 at Greater Nevada Field
04 April, 2024
FREE Skin Checks Offered on First-come, First-served Basis
Local dermatologist Dr. Whitney Hovenic is on a crusade to help as many Nevadans as…
Rural Schools Get Sun Smart Visitors
03 March, 2024
Students in rural communities across northern Nevada this month got an extra dose of sunshine—in the form of Sun Smart Schools. The students…
Assemblies, classroom presentations a fun part of Sun Smart Schools
02 February, 2024
School districts in Nevada are required to have a sun safety policy, and for many of them, that includes participating in the Sun Smart Schools…
Join the Sun Smart Nevada Town Hall
10 October, 2023
In the eight years since the launch of Sun Smart Nevada we’ve done a lot! We launched a program in the schools to educate Nevada’s youth and…
Grassroots Success: PTO plants trees at Mamie Towles Elementary School
07 July, 2023
While advocating for personal sun safety and sunscreen use has been a core of NCC’s Sun Smart Schools program, we’ve also encouraged environmental…
Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada, U.S.
05 May, 2023
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year…
Success Story: Dermatology Students Embrace Sun Smart Initiatives to Expand Program Reach
04 April, 2023
NCC has been working with medical students from University of Nevada's Las Vegas and Reno campuses for a number of years, especially when it comes…
2023 Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tools
04 April, 2023
Skin Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each May. NCC provides these tools to assist you in promoting sun safety, skin cancer prevention, and…