Nevada Cancer Institute Releases 2006 Financials
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 21, 2007 – As the year draws to a close, many people reach into their pocketbooks to donate to causes and nonprofits in their community. Knowing how a donation is used is an important part of the giving process.
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NVCI Awarded Grant to Further Research
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 21, 2007 – The National Institute of Health has awarded a RO1 grant to Dr. Yupo Ma, chief of Hematopathology for the Nevada Cancer Institute, to fund the model of myelodysplastic syndrome progression and leukemic stem cells through various scientific techniques. This competitive grant, which totals nearly $2 million, will fund five years of research on these hematological conditions.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Free Smoking Cessation Class (begins January 7)
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 18, 2007 – This time every year, many Nevadans make a pledge to lead a healthier lifestyle as their New Year’s resolution. Quitting smoking is one of the best ways Nevadans can positively impact their health. To support this effort, Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is offering free smoking cessation classes to start the New Year.
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Faith & Inspiration 2009 Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Calendar Now Available!
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 12, 2008 –The Faith & Inspiration 2009 Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Calendar, featuring breast cancer survivors and their children, is now available for purchase.Many of the women featured in this visually stunning calendar are Nevada Cancer Institute patients. The images capture the pure essence of survival and beauty of the wonderful women and their families who took part!
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Nevada Cancer Institute’s Prostate Seed Implant Program Receives Accreditation
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 12, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) Radiation Oncology Department’s prostate seed implant program has received accreditation from the Seattle Prostate Institute.
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American Cancer Society Awards Grant to Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 28, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has been awarded an Institutional Research Grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS), beginning January 2008. Deputy Director David Ward, Ph.D., will be the principal investigator for the grant projects.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Receives Recognition from the State
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 27, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) received two awards from the state of Nevada based on its excellence of leadership, its strong business practices and its contributions to the state.
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Clark County Board of County Commissioners approves Nevada Cancer Institute to provide oncology services at University Medical Center
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 20, 2007 - The Clark County Board of County Commissioners today approved the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) contract to provide the oncology services at University Medical Center (UMC).
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Nevada Cancer Institute Hires Vice President of Human Resources. Internal promotions also announced
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 8, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) hired Dina J. Roberson, BSBM, MSHRM, who will serve as Vice President of Human Resources.
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Rod Stewart Concert Helps Rock For the Cure More than $15 million Raised to Benefit Cancer Research at Nevada Cancer Institute’s Sixth Annual “Rock for the Cure” Fund-Raising Gala
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 16, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) raised more than $15 million at its sixth annual fund-raising event, “Rock for the Cure,” held November 15, 2007 at Mandalay Bay. All proceeds from the “Rock for the Cure” gala benefit NVCI and cancer research in Nevada.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Receives $10 million Gift from Jim and Glynda Rhodes
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 15, 2007 – NVCI is pleased to announce that Jim and Glynda Rhodes of Rhodes Homes have generously given a $10 million gift to help the Institute further its mission of cancer research, treatment and education. The announcement came during the Annual “Rock for the Cure” gala.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Hosts Sixth Annual “Rock for the Cure” Fundraising Gala at Mandalay Bay Events Center, November 15, 2007
Larry King, Criss Angel to Appear; Howie Mandel and Surprise Celebrity Guest to Perform
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Free Smoking Cessation Class (Begins Nov 19)
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 2, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is gearing up for its next free smoking cessation class that will begin Monday, November 19, 2007, 6 p.m., at the Research and Care facility at One Breakthrough Way (10441 W. Twain Ave., 89135), west of Hualapai Way.
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Siemens Rolls Out Its First Mobile Digital Mammography System in the U.S.
Malvern, PENN. November 2, 2007 – Siemens Medical Solutions completed its first installation of a mobile digital mammography system in the U.S. The MAMMOMAT® NovationDR, a full-field digital mammography system, is featured as part of the Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) new Hope Coach, a mobile digital mammography van serving the Las Vegas area.
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A Holiday Display Like No Other: Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Transform Lobby into a Holiday Spectacular
Las Vegas, NEV. November 1 - Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21, the lobby of the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind holiday wonderland with an imaginative Gingerbread Village and whimsical Teddy Bear Village for the young and young at heart. Both holiday displays are free and open to the public.
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Nevada Cancer Institute breaks ground on its second building
Las Vegas, NEV. October 25, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) broke ground Thursday on its Support Services building and announced that they are actively pursuing financial support for a third research-exclusive building.
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A Hike for Hope
Fallon, NEV. October 20, 2007 – A span of generations came together for Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) Hike for Hope event October 19, 2007, at Grimes Point to honor breast cancer survivors and to help bring awareness to the importance of early detection.
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Nevada Cancer Institute to Host Lecture on History of Cancer
Las Vegas, NEV. October 15, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will host a lecture presented by foremost cancer expert Dr. Esteban Cvitkovic on the historical overview of cancer and its effects on cancer care today. The lecture will be held on Monday, October 29, at 12 p.m. in Nevada Cancer Institute’s Flagship Auditorium.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Chosen for Workplace Excellence
Las Vegas, NEV. October 11, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has been chosen for the annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award by the Nevada State Psychological Association.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Chief Financial Officer Honored
Las Vegas, NEV. October 11, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s Chief Financial Officer, Parmod Garg, was awarded the 2007 Medal of Honor from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
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Hope on Wheels
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 1, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce its latest addition in the fight against breast cancer: Hope Coach, a mobile digital mammography van.
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$50 Mammograms Available to Nevada Women
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 1, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is offering reduced-cost screening mammograms to Nevada women during the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Board Member Honored by President George W. Bush
Las Vegas, NEV. Sept. 28, 2007 – President George W. Bush announced this week his intention to nominate Javaid Anwar, M.D., a long-time Nevada Cancer Institute Operation Board Member, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation (Public) for the remainder of a six-year term expiring December 10, 2007 and an additional six-year term expiring December 10, 2013.
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Brighton Collectible’s 2007 Power of Pink Jewelry Collection Available September 29
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 27, 2007 – Breast cancer kills more than 40,000 women each year, and Brighton along with the Borsack family are passionate about doing the utmost to educate and raise awareness.
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3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to Fund Breast Cancer Research
Las Vegas, NEV. September 26, 2007 - Par for The Cure announces the 3rd annual Celebrity Golf Classic and adds an evening Pour for The Cure Wine Walk to the schedule, with all proceeds benefiting breast cancer research at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and Nevada Cancer Institute.
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Nevada Cancer Institute to Expand its Campus with a Second Building
Las Vegas, NEV. September 24, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) celebrates its second anniversary by announcing the expansion of its current facility to meet the needs of its patients and NVCI support and medical staff.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Expands Radiation Capabilities
Las Vegas, NEV. September 17, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) Radiation Oncology Department received accreditation by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) and will begin treating patients with its TomoTherapy® Hi•Art® treatment system this month.
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New Additions to Faculty at Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 13, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce new additions to an expanding faculty of cancer experts.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Now Accepting Applications for Interns
Las Vegas, NEV. August 20, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is now accepting applications for the fall Keyser Internship Program that allows students to work in clinical and laboratory areas.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Provides Programs Supporting the Presidential Cancer Panel’s Approach to Cancer Prevention
Las Vegas, NEV. August 16, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) offers programs that serve the Presidential Advisory Panel’s approach to reducing cancer risks.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Free Smoking Cessation Class (Begins August 27)
LAS VEGAS, NEV. August 10, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is gearing up for its next free smoking cessation class that will begin Monday, August 27, 2007, 6 p.m., at the Research and Care facility at One Breakthrough Way (10441 W. Twain Ave., 89135), west of Hualapai Way.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Expands Research and Clinical Care Capability
LAS VEGAS, NEV. August 7, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is currently under way with construction of new lab space at its flagship facility at One Breakthrough Way to accommodate the Institute’s growing patient volume.
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Nevada Cancer Institute to Host Healthy Living Seminar
ELKO, NEV. Aug. 2, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will present a one-hour presentation on recommended screenings for adults 50 years of age, at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 7, at the Terraces Senior Activity Clubhouse, 1795 Ruby View Drive.
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Partners with Nevada Cancer Institute for 8th Annual Halloween Run for Cancer Research, Oct. 21
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 16, 2007 - On Sunday, Oct. 21, hundreds of runners, families and pets will converge on the Las Vegas Strip for the 8th Annual Four Seasons Halloween Run for Cancer Research, presented in conjunction with the Las Vegas Track Club, KVBC-TV News 3, Las Vegas Life Magazine, Las Vegas Weekly and STAR 102.7 FM. Proceeds of the event will benefit NVCI.
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Media Advisory: Hopkins 4K for Cancer Cross Country Riders Set to Arrive at Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 17, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute will welcome 27 students and friends from Johns Hopkins University and other schools.
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Nevada Cancer Institute’s Just Move It Program Reaches More Than 350 Nevada American Indians
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 12, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is encouraging Nevada’s American Indians to get healthy and active through the Just Move It campaign, having already enrolled more than 350 participants this year.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Recognized as Good Sam Club of Nevada’s Official State Charity
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 6, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has been selected as the Good Sam Club of Nevada’s official state charity.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Free Smoking Cessation Class
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 2, 2007 - NVCI is gearing up for its next free smoking cessation class that will begin Monday, July 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Research and Care facility at One Breakthrough Way, west of Hualapai Way.
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In the Chips! Two Members of 2007 Queen of Hearts Team Get Into the Money at World Series of Poker Ladies Event
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 25, 2007 – In a record setting field at the World Series of Poker Ladies Event (1,286), the 2007 Queen of Hearts team upped the stakes!
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Second Wind Smoking Cessation Facilitators Training
FALLON, NEV. June 18, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is teaming up with the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada’s (ITCN) Statewide Native American Coalition (SNAC) to provide tribal health representatives with teaching tools and curriculum to bring smoking cessation home to tribal communities.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Kids’ Korner Dedicated
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 30, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) today dedicated its Kids' Korner in honor of former teacher Lois Rappaport.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Researchers Present at 43rd American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 3, 2007 – Fifteen faculty and staff from Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) participated in the submission and presentation of research findings at the 43rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, IL, June 1-5, 2007.
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Nevada Cancer Institute to host International Conference on Normal Tissue Radiation Effects
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 1, 2007 — Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is proud to host the first International Conference on Normal Tissue Radiation Effect in Las Vegas to direct international attention and discussion on low-dose and high-dose radiation effects and post-exposure survivorship issues.
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Fallon Bike Rally honors LIVESTRONG DAY
FALLON, NEV. May 23, 2007 – Residents of Fallon and surrounding communities turned out enforce Saturday May 19, 2007 to celebrate LIVESTRONG DAY with an all-ages community Bike Rally.
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Girl Scouts Project Inspires Generous Gifts to Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 21, 2007 – Las Vegas Valley Girl Scouts Samantha Pfisterer, 18, and Robin Schofield, 17, made hats for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and donated more than 75 hats to Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) in order to earn their Gold Award, the highest honor within the organization.
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NVCI Launches State-of-the-Art Web Site
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 15, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) launched its new web site, bringing state-of-the-art features and information intended for a variety of audiences.
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Local Physicians Appointed to Commission on Cancer Position
CHICAGO, ILL. May 2007 – Anita Pomerantz, MD, of Las Vegas, NV recently received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at Nevada Cancer Institute.
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Fallon Bike Rally honoring LIVESTRONG DAY
FALLON, NEV. May 9, 2007 – The community of Fallon is invited to ride their bicycles through Fallon, Saturday, May 19, 2007, to celebrate LIVESTRONG Day.
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Nevada Cancer Institute and Siemens Foundation Announce Nursing & Healthcare Professional Scholarship Winners.
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 9, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and Siemens Foundation today announced the Nevada nursing and healthcare students selected as winners of the 2007 Siemens Oncology Scholarship Program.
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Lower-Cost Mammograms Available to Nevada Women (2007)
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 7, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is offering reduced-cost $50 screening mammograms to Nevada women during National Women’s Health Week, May 13-19, 2007, and in honor of Mother’s Day on May 13.
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Nevada Cancer Institute hosts Beverly Kirkhart, best-selling author and cancer survivor
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 4, 2007 – NVCI is hosting a motivational seminar and workshop for cancer survivors on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at its research and care center. The free event is open to all cancer survivors, but seating is extremely limited so a RSVP is needed.
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2007 Queen of Hearts Team to Raise Money for American Heart Association & Nevada Cancer Institute at World Series of Poker
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 2, 2007 – The 2007 Queen of Hearts Team, packed with a powerhouse list of famous women poker pros, celebrities and noted executives, is set to marshal their prodigious talents on behalf of two great causes at this year’s World Series of Poker—raising funds for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign and the Nevada Cancer Institute, Official Community Relations Partner of the World Series of Poker.
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We Care Cancer Support Group to host Nevada Cancer Institute Nutrition Seminar
BOULDER CITY, NEV. May 1, 2007 – We Care will have a special Nutrition Seminar. Cancer patients, survivors, care givers, family and friends are welcome to attend.
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NVCI Employees Participate in Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work® Day
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 26, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is a proud participant of national Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work® Day as part of its ongoing initiative to demonstrate to today’s youth the endless career opportunities available in their future.
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Nevada Cancer Awareness Event on `LIVESTRONG Day – May 16, 2007’
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 23, 2007 - The Nevada grassroots LIVESTRONG Day Event will take place at the Darling Tennis Center on Wednesday, May 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will include a luminaria lighting followed by a brief program including music, updates from medical professionals and stories from survivors.
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Nevada Cancer Institute’s Sparks Office Celebrates Second Anniversary
SPARKS, NEV. April 23, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute's (NVCI) Sparks Outreach and Education office recently celebrated its second anniversary.
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Nevada Cancer Institute’s Elko Office Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
ELKO, NEV. April 23, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) Elko Outreach and Education office celebrates its one-year anniversary this week.
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Nevada Cancer Institute’s Fallon Office Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
FALLON, NEV. April 23, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is proud to announce the one-year anniversary of their Outreach & Education satellite office in Fallon.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Reports on 2005 Appropriation by Nevada General Assembly
CARSON CITY, NEV. April 18, 2007 – Appropriation Helps State’s Official Cancer Institute Recruit Researchers, and Promote Cancer Prevention, Detection, Education and Care.
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1st Annual John R. Murren Memorial Symposium Advances In Thoracic Oncology
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 11, 2007 – Yale School of Medicine and Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) are pleased to announce that the 1st Annual John R. Murren Memorial Symposium: Advances in Thoracic Oncology will be held at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nev., from April 11 to 13, 2007.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Healthy Fallon Free Events Listing – Updated
FALLON, NEV. April 3, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is encouraging Churchill County residents to adopt healthy living habits for 2007 and beyond.
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Saks Fifth Avenue is Proud to Present the Vegas Dozen 2007
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 6, 2007 - On Wednesday, March 28, Saks Fifth Avenue will celebrate its fourth annual Vegas Dozen 2007: The Men We Love And Why We Love Them.
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School of Medicine breaks ground on new research facility, the Center for Molecular Medicine
RENO, NEV. March 5, 2007 - The University of Nevada School of Medicine broke ground today on the first new medical research facility to be built at the University in more than 20 years.
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Know the facts and how to protect yourself
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 1, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute, the state's official cancer institute, would like to remind Nevadans that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Healthy Fallon Program
FALLON, NEV. February 28, 2007 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is encouraging Churchill County residents to adopt healthy living habits for 2007 and beyond.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Free Smoking Cessation Class (begins February 26)
LAS VEGAS, NEV. February 16, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is gearing up for its second free smoking cessation class that will begin Feb. 26, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Research and Care facility at One Breakthrough Way (10441 W. Twain Ave., 89135), west of Hualapai Way.
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Clinical Trial of First-in-Class Drug Therapy Begins at Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. February 13, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is seeking advanced stage, solid tumor cancer patients as well as those with Cowden Syndrome for potential enrollment in a vanguard clinical trial.
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Faculty Added to Nevada Cancer Institute’s Division of Drug Development
LAS VEGAS, NEV. February 1, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce that Sheri L. Holmen, Ph.D., has joined the Division of Drug Development as an Assistant Member.
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Churchill County High School Girl’s Basketball Teams Host Nevada Cancer Institute Benefit Game
FALLON, NEV. January 31, 2007 - The Churchill County High School Lady Greenwave junior varsity and varsity basketball teams will host benefit games for the Fallon office of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) against the Reed High School (Reed Raiders) at 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, at Churchill County High School.
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Public Service Announcement: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
LAS VEGAS, NEV. January 4, 2007 - Nevada Cancer Institute, the state's official cancer institute, would like to remind women that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month.
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