A CALL TO ACTION
Nevada is all-in
The Healthy Nevada Project has become a statewide affair . Fifty thousand original testing slots in northern Nevada were joined by 25,000 additional slots in the southern part of the state thanks to a collaboration with the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada ( UMC ) — which means no-cost genetic testing is now available to all Nevadans .
To keep up with the project ’ s increased scale , Renown has also partnered with Helix , a personal genomics company that operates one of the world ’ s largest clinical exome sequencing labs , to ensure uninterrupted testing and quality results .
What ’ s next ?
Beyond genetic testing for population health indicators , the Healthy Nevada Project also incorporates Desert Research Institute data analytics and environmental research to develop an even more in-depth understanding of the state ’ s healthcare landscape . Using this forward-thinking approach as our foundation , the Renown Institute for Health Innovation has quickly grown its capabilities to lead a larger , more complex study that will analyze and model public health risks for future generations of Nevadans — and ultimately improve health outcomes nationwide .
To register and participate in the Healthy Nevada Project research study , at no cost , visit HealthyNV . org .