Learn from experts working in the field to implement systems to increase colorectal cancer screening in safety net and community health clinics. Our speakers will review practical experience in a clinical setting obtained through project work that successfully increased screening rates. They’ll share implementation tactics, barriers and challenges, and benefits to a well-planned screening program. **No CME/CEU Credit Available for this webinar**

Know someone that's made great contributions to cancer control in Nevada this year? Now's the time to nominate them for the Nevada Cancer Coalition's annual awards, recognizing outstanding efforts in cancer control at the annual Nevada Cancer Control Summit. The awards honor those who have made an impact in cancer research, advocacy, prevention, treatment, and survivorship.

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Monday, May 4 marks the annual “Melanoma Monday,” an awareness day created by the American Academy of Dermatologists to promote early detection and prevention for melanoma and other types of skin cancer. The day also helps to kick off Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, recognized nationally each May.

The Call for Abstracts for the 2015 Nevada Cancer Control Summit Poster Session is now open, with abstracts due Aug. 28 for the Sept. 17-18 summit dates.

In 2013 Nevada was successful in becoming the 4th state to pass tanning legislation that prohibits minors under 18 from using indoor tanning devices. While this was a win for our state and set us in the lead for the nation in recognizing the dangers of indoor tanning for youth, more than 100 tanning salon locations are still in business within the state. Despite numerous studies and rulings that use of indoor tanning devices are carcinogenic and harmful to one's health, the tanning industry continues to perpetuate misconceptions and myths about indoor tanning to keep their industry alive.

With March’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month fast approaching, health professionals throughout the state are challenging Nevadans to get screened for colon cancer. The disease is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women in Nevada and nationwide, but with proper screening and early detection the risk of dying from colon cancer can be reduced by up to 70 percent.

The following is a press release from our partners at Southern Nevada Health District:

The Southern Nevada Health District today has issued a health advisory regarding electronic cigarettes in response to an increase in their use across the United States and in Clark County. The Health District encourages policymakers, health care providers, parents, and e-cigarette users to educate themselves regarding the harmful chemicals in these products and to limit their availability in the community.

Three new members joined the Nevada Cancer Coalition board of directors effective Jan. 1, 2015, rounding out the list of members and officers to 13. The new members include: Dr. Anu Thummala, Lisa Dettling, and Stacey Escalante.

At NCC, our strength is in our partners.