SENIOR FEST
Renown Health and the Institute for Cancer sponsored this event and provided lung cancer screening information to 300 local senior citizens.
PINK PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
We sponsored an information booth presenting breast health information in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This event also benefited the Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund for the Institute for Cancer.
SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
Renown Institute for Cancer sponsored the Race for the Cure annual event as a strategic partner which included a private breakfast with Melinda Telli, MD, Komen Scholar from Stanford Medicine. There were over 4,800 participants who received information on breast health screening guidelines. Seventy five percent of the funds raised from the Reno race stay in Nevada and are used for patient support services.
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and Renown Institute for Cancer, the Great American Smokeout event provided education to employees and community members on programs for smoking cessation, tobacco and e-cigarettes. Over 200 people stopped by, collected materials and got their questions answered.
PEPPERMILL HOTEL & CASINO, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FAIR
Renown’ s Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator attended this health fair and scheduled 30 mammograms on-site. Breast cancer screening guidelines were given out by our Nurse Navigator and a bi-lingual licensed social worker in English and Spanish.
GRAPEVINE EVENT
Renown Foundation invited the public to tour the Institute for Cancer to see the latest state-of-the-art technology, new renovations and discuss the programs and services. Nathan Slotnick, MD, PhD, Medical Geneticist presented to 45 invite-only guests from the community on“ Genetics and Cancer.”
SHINE A LIGHT ON LUNG CANCER
Renown Institute for Cancer hosted an inspiring evening to learn about early lung cancer detection, meet survivors and shine a light in honor of loved ones. Free radon kits were provided by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.
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