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CELL Series: Lung Cancer Screening Programs & Nevada's Toolkit
02 February, 2024
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…
Nevada radon program promotes testing in January, and year-round
01 January, 2024
The City of Sparks this month issued a proclamation declaring January Radon Action Month, bringing attention to an often-silent issue that is the…
Lifestyle changes can help maintain, restore health after a cancer diagnosis
01 January, 2024
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) released tips on how individuals can restore their health during and after cancer treatment by…
NCC Launches CELL Series
01 January, 2024
Our members asked and we listened. Responses from NCC’s annual member survey revealed a desire for more learning opportunities, including short…
Partner Success: Lung Screening in Rural Nevada
12 December, 2023
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT isn't new, but many people are still unaware of the importance of this early detection method and its…
Resource Highlight: The Remissionaries
12 December, 2023
Christina Wu was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2018 and felt that during her cancer journey there was something missing between discovery,…
Two NCC Staff Get CHW Certified
12 December, 2023
Nevada Cancer Coalition now has two staff members who are certified Community Health Workers. Valerie Martinez and Jorge Arambula, both cancer…
Nevada Senator Introduces ‘Lowering Costs For Caregivers Act’
11 November, 2023
Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen this month introduced bipartisan legislation to lower costs for caregivers and make it easier for adult children to…
Cervical Health Month 2024 Resources
11 November, 2023
Cervical cancer incidence and mortality is relatively low compared to some other cancers in Nevada. However, with proven effective prevention and…
SB330 Webinar and FAQ Sheet
11 November, 2023
Learn more about Senate Bill 330, passed during Nevada's 2023 legislative session, that increases access to breast imaging. The law takes effect Jan…
NCC Signs On in Support of Surveillance Colonoscopy Coverage
11 November, 2023
This month Nevada Cancer Coalition signed on to a letter drafted by a coalition of partners urging insurance coverage of surveillance colonoscopy as…