prevention
Employee appreciation starts with caring about their health
03.02.2022
Paid sick leave has become a hot topic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people were out of work because they were sick, caring…
Cancer Moonshot misses the mark by glossing over prevention, early detection
02.22.2022
This month, Nevada Cancer Coalition submitted the following opinion to Nevada Current:
Earlier this month, President Biden reignited his …
Highlighting Skin of Color This Black History Month
02.15.2022
By Maebob Enokenwa
Maebob Enokenwa
February is Black History Month! It is the time of year that we spotlight the impact Black people have had…
The key to prevention: Education
02.07.2022
Sometimes it seems like sun safety is a bit like flossing: you have to be reminded every six months or so when you’re younger, and when you’re older…
Preventing cancer one step at a time
01.29.2022
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and usually we’d use this space to share the little list of reminders of what you can do personally to…
Winter sun safety: Being 'Sun Smart' isn’t just for summertime
01.04.2022
It’s often simple to be Sun Smart in the summertime. We may feel the heat of the sun on our skin reminding us to take cover or reapply sunscreen. We…
Lung Cancer Collaborative kicks off with overwhelming response
12.07.2021
Nearly 80 participants logged on to the first Lug Cancer Collaborative meeting in early November, confirming the need for more teamwork and action…
Volunteers, partners the backbone of Sun Smart programs
12.06.2021
NCC’s Sun Smart Nevada and its youth component Sun Smart Schools are two sure ways partner collaboration and volunteer support are helping create…
HPV Vaccinations: The Dental Community’s Role
11.29.2021
The American Cancer Society in partnership with the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association presents this interactive webinar series to educate dental…
HPV 101
11.03.2021
This session is offered by Gundersen Health System as part of its Childhood Immunization Education Series. In this 30 minute program, participants…