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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