Nevada Cancer Institute Awarded for Workplace Wellness Program
Las Vegas – Dec. 9, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) was honored with the Gold Well Workplace Award for its employee wellness program, distinguishing it as one of the nation’s healthiest companies by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA).
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NVCI Receives Donation from Crystals at CityCenter
Las Vegas, Dec. 3, 2009 – Crystals, the retail and entertainment district at CityCenter, celebrates its grand opening with a generous $25,000 donation to NVCI.
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4th ANNUAL JOHN R. MURREN MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM “Melanoma: Research and Treatment” “Melanoma: Research and Treatment”
Las Vegas, Dec. 1, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual John R. Murren Memorial Symposium: “Melanoma: Research and Treatment” will be held at The Red Rock Conference Center in Las Vegas, March 26 and 27, 2010.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Physicians Named Among the Best Doctors in America®
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 25, 2009 – Four Nevada Cancer Institute oncologists have been named to the Best Doctors in America® 2009-2010 database.
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NVCI Board of Directors Establishes The Murren Family Distinguished Director’s Chair
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute announced the creation of the Murren Family Distinguished Director’s Chair during its “Rock for the Cure” gala event.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Publication
Las Vegas, Nov. 11, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute research faculty member, Dr. Louis Fink, is part of a team that has published a myeloma study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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“Rock for the Cure” Gala to Benefit Cancer Research for Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, Nov. 11, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s eighth annual fund-raising gala – “Rock for the Cure” – will be held at the Mirage Event Center November 12 with more than 900 guests expected to attend the event.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Opens Ralph and Betty Engelstad Cancer Research Building
Las Vegas, Oct. 27, 2009 – Today, Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) opened the doors to the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Cancer Research Building, allowing the Institute to take the next step in fulfilling its research mission.
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NVCI and University of Nevada Reno Faculty Member Publishes Scientific Paper
Las Vegas, Oct. 21, 2009 – NVCI Chief of Pathology Sanford H. Barsky, M.D., is part of a team who will have a paper on transgenic mouse mammary tumors with direct relevance to human breast cancer published in the October 22 issue of the scientific journal Nature.
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Southwest Contractor Announces Best of 2009 Nevada Award Winners
Las Vegas, October 2, 2009 – Southwest Contractor, a leading construction industry publication serving the Southwest since 1938, is pleased to announce the winners of its Best of 2009 Awards for Nevada. The annual competition, now in its 12th year, recognizes construction and design excellence in separate award ceremonies for Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.
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Photographer, Peter Lik, Joins the Nevada Cancer Institute in its Fight Against Cancer
Las Vegas, October 2, 2009 – With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway, photographer Peter Lik, www.peterlik.com world-renowned for his awe-inspiring panoramic landscape images, is proud to join Nevada Cancer Institute www.nevadacancerinstitute.org in its fight against cancer. In his effort to help raise awareness and save lives, Lik is pleased to announce that he is donating 5 percent of the proceeds from the sales of “Blush” — one of his singular works—to support this great organization. Peter Lik Fine Art Photography will continue to donate accordingly until the image has entirely sold-through its 950 limited additions.
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Heidi Klum Announced As Ambassador To Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2009 Key To The Cure Campaign
New York, Oct. 2009 – Saks Fifth Avenue and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) announced today that Heidi Klum has been named the ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2009 KEY TO THE CURE campaign. In the 11 years since the inception of the Saks Fifth Avenue charity shopping weekend, the company, together with its vendors and partners, has raised more than $32 million for cancer research.
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Dos Caminos Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Las Vegas, Oct. 2009 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dos Caminos Mexican Kitchen at The Palazzo is helping to raise awareness and funds with a special promotion running throughout the month.
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10th Annual Halloween Run for Cancer Research, Oct. 24
Las Vegas, Aug 24, 2009 - Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas will celebrate a decade of raising money for cancer research in the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Summerlin campus of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI).
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MEDIA ALERT - NVCI Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Free Mammograms to Uninsured Women
Las Vegas, Sept. 30, 2009 – Media check-in will begin at 8:50 a.m. Event begins at 9 a.m. at the Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center
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Nevada Cancer Institute Partners with Saint Mary’s Center for Cancer
Reno, NV, Sept. 29, 2009 – NVCI has partnered with Saint Mary’s Center for Cancer to expand the clinical, research and education opportunities for cancer providers, patients, caregivers and families in northern Nevada.
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Free Mammograms to Uninsured Nevada Women
Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2009 – NVCI is offering free screening mammograms to uninsured women, ages 40 to 64, during a special four-day event at the Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center in North Las Vegas.
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Brighton Collectibles 2009 Power of Pink Jewelry Collection Supports Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, Sept. 23, 2009 – Brighton Collectibles is again partnering with NVCI to increase breast cancer awareness through the sale of a limited-edition bracelet and badge clip/ lanyard.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Hires Researchers, Staff
Las Vegas, Sept. 21, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute is pleased to announce that new faculty members and executives have joined the Institute.
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Newmont and NVCI Partner to Help Cancer Patients in Northeastern Nevada
Elko, Nev. Sept. 14, 2009 – Newmont Mining Corporation has generously donated a transformational gift to NVCI to greatly expand and strengthen the services the Institute provides to cancer patients and their families in northeastern Nevada.
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Pink Jeep Tours & NVCI Again Join Forces for “TREK FOR THE CURE”
Las Vegas, Sept. 14, 2009 – Pink Jeep Tours and NVCI will once more partner up to honor October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month with the 2nd Annual “Trek for the Cure.”
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Nevada Cancer Institute Hires New Faculty Members, Staff
Las Vegas, Sept. 2, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce that new faculty members and executives have joined the Institute.
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Art for Health at Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, Aug. 27, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute recently installed four sculptures on its campus, continuing its commitment to providing an environment dedicated toward healing.
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Sanford H. Barsky, M.D., joins the University of Nevada School of Medicine as new chair of pathology department
Reno, NV July 29, 2009 – The University of Nevada School of Medicine announces the arrival of Sanford H. Barsky, M.D., as professor and the new chair of the Department of Pathology.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Opens First-in-Man Clinical Trial
Las Vegas, July 13, 2009 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) recently enrolled a subject in a first-in-human clinical trial of a novel investigational drug that causes accumulation of defective proteins to kill cancer cells.
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Crazy Pita Hosts Fundraising Event to Support Nevada Cancer Institute
Henderson, NV July 13, 2009 – Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill is hosting a fundraising event from10:30 a.m. to 9 pm, Sunday, July 26, in support of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI). All proceeds from the sales of the Falafel Salad will go to NVCI.
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New Technique May Lead To More Efficient Treatment of Brain Cancer
LAS VEGAS – July 10, 2009 – For patients with brain cancer, treatment options – and ultimately survival rates – are limited by the inability of most anti-cancer drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, a natural cluster of cells that prevents toxic substances from reaching the brain.
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Northern Nevada Student Named National Finalist in Sun Safety Poster Contest
Reno, NV July 9, 2009 – Rori Robertson, a 5th grader from Little Flower Catholic School in Reno, was recently named one of 30 national finalists in the Shade Foundation’s “Limit the Sun, Not the Fun” poster contest. Robertson created her poster as part of Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) Wiegand Sun Safety Program.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Free Webcast of Nevada National Kidney Cancer Patient, Survivor & Caregiver Conference
Las Vegas, June 30, 2009 – As part of its commitment to educate the community, Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is offering a webcast of the recent conference “Nevada National Kidney Cancer Patient, Survivor & Caregiver Conference.”
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Miss USA Visits Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, June 29, 2009 - Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton of North Carolina, visited Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) recently to learn more about cancer treatment and research conducted at the state-of-the-art flagship facility. Cancer research, particularly breast and cervical, is one of Dalton’s main platforms during her reign as Miss USA.
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State Treasurer, Health and Faith Leaders Thank Senator Reid for Protecting Kids from Tobacco
Las Vegas, NV June 25, 2009 – Doctors from Nevada Cancer Institute, public health and faith leaders, and youth advocates joined State Treasurer Kate Marshall today to thank U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for his leadership in passing a landmark new law to protect kids from tobacco.
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Nevada Cancer Institute and Siemens Foundation Announce 2009 Nursing & Healthcare Professional Scholarship Winners
Las Vegas – June 24, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and Siemens Foundation today announced the Nevada nursing and healthcare students selected as winners of the 2009 Siemens Oncology Scholarship Program.
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Study Shows Promise for Prostate Testing for Patients
Las Vegas, June 22, 2009 – A group of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) physicians and scientists have demonstrated in a recent published study that among 11 blood tests, the CellSearch Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) assay and the LDH test provide the most prognostic information for prostate cancer patients starting a new line of therapy, particularly as it relates to survival.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Staff Changes
Las Vegas, June 19, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) announced today that Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., is leaving the Institute the end of June.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Elects Chairman of the Board
Las Vegas, June 11, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s Board of Directors has elected Stephen J. Cloobeck as its next chairman, effective July 1, 2009.
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Breakthrough could lead to new antimicrobial drugs
Las Vegas, June 10, 2009 – Scientists have discovered exactly how some bacteria act to protect themselves when they are threatened or under attack.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Expands Survivorship Clinic Services
Las Vegas, June 8, 2009 – To honor cancer survivors during the month of June, Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce expansion of its survivorship services as well as a free community lecture about survivorship.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Presents at 45th American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, June 2, 2008 – At the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology held in Orlando this year, two major trials of interferon combined with a monoclonal antibody failed to show a survival advantage over interferon alone in treating advanced kidney cancer according to researchers.
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Renewed Partnership with NVCI Brings Outpatient Oncology Back to UMC
Las Vegas, May 28, 2009 - Thanks to months of hard work, thoughtful planning, visionary new leadership and a generous donation from The Lincy Foundation, outpatient oncology services will once again be offered at University Medical Center (UMC).
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Member Chairs Session at Congress on Melanoma
Las Vegas, May 21, 2009 – Wolfram Samlowski, M.D., recently attended the 7th World Congress on Melanoma in Vienna.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Member Publishes Two Papers in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
Las Vegas, May 21, 2009 – Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., head of the Section of Genitourinary Cancer at Nevada Cancer Institute recently had two papers published, both in the highly respected Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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The Abe & Louise Jaramillo Garden of Hope at Nevada Cancer Institute Opens for Patients and Families
Las Vegas, May 21, 2009 – The Abe & Louise Jaramillo Garden of Hope at Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) opened Thursday during a dedication ceremony, giving patients and their families a peaceful spot to meditate in and be surrounded by nature’s beauty.
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Abe & Louise Jaramillo Garden of Hope Dedication Event at Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, May 21, 2009 - The Jaramillo Family partnered with Nevada Cancer Institute to design and install The Abe & Louise Jaramillo Garden of Hope for cancer patients, their families and NVCI staff.
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World Series of Poker® Steps up Charity efforts
Las Vegas, May 20, 2009 -- Despite what Joan Rivers thinks, poker players have traditionally been among the most generous and compassionate people when it comes to donating time and money to worthy causes.
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Lower-Cost Mammograms Available at Nevada Cancer Institute to Nevada Women
Las Vegas, April 23, 2009 – In honor of women and the celebration of mothers in May, Nevada Cancer Institute is offering reduced-cost $50 screening mammograms to Nevada women over the age of 40 from May 18 – 22.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Additional Lectures As Part of its Cancer Conversations Free Community Lecture Series
Las Vegas, April 20, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) Cancer Conversations have met with such a positive community response that NVCI is adding a lecture to the year-long lineup of FREE informative health community lectures.
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Las Ventanas Hosts Community Education Series
Las Vegas, April 13, 2009 - Las Ventanas, Nevada’s only continuing care retirement community, is partnering with the Nevada Cancer Institute to present a FREE series of educational lectures open to the community for those interested in learning more about lifestyle and medical issues facing seniors.
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Community and Patient Support Activities April 2009
Las Vegas, April, 2009 - Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in the Sunflower Café (except on holidays) from 6:00 to 7:30pm, Monday, April 6, 20.
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New Cancer Drug Studied at Nevada Cancer Institute Approved by FDA as First Treatment for Patients with Advanced Kidney Cancer After Failure of sunitinib or sorafenib
Las Vegas, April 7, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute announced today that Afinitor® (everolimus) tablets, a new cancer medicine (created by Novartis) studied in clinical trials led by Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., professor and chief of genitourinary oncology, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma after failure of treatment with Sutent® (sunitinib)* or Nexavar® (sorafenib)**. Afinitor is the first approved once-daily oral therapy that continuously targets mTOR, a protein inside the cancer cell that controls tumor cell division and blood vessel growth.
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2009 Miss USA Contestants Visit Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, April 6, 2009 – Nine 2009 Miss USA contestants and the reigning Miss USA visited with cancer survivors and their families at Nevada Cancer Institute’s “Bottles of Hope” art therapy support group last Saturday.
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City Of Las Vegas Receives 80 Acres Of Federal Land
Las Vegas, March 30, 2009 - The city of Las Vegas will receive an 80-acre parcel of federal land to be used for public facilities and additions to the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI). The land, located at Alta Drive and Hualapai Way, is part of a federal lands bill signed by President Barack Obama today.
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Congresswoman Dina Titus And Clark Country Commissioners Join Vons Foundation To Present $250,000 Check To Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, March 27, 2009 - Congresswoman Dina Titus, along with Commissioners Susan Brager and Rory Reid, joined Vons Foundation representatives to present a $250,000 check to Nevada Cancer Institute - the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada.
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Congresswoman Dina Titus And Clark County Commissioners To Join Vons Foundation To Present $250,000 Check To Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, March 16, 2009 - Congresswoman Dina Titus, along with Commissioners Rory Reid and Susan Brager, will join Vons Foundation representatives to present a $250,000 check to Nevada Cancer Institute - the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada.
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3rd Annual John R. Murren Memorial Symposium
Las Vegas, March 11, 2009 – Yale School of Medicine and Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) are pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual John R. Murren Memorial Symposium: “Advances in Genitourinary Cancer Treatment” will be held at The Red Rock Conference Center in Las Vegas.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Present at Genitourinary Cancers Symposium
Las Vegas, March 10, 2009 – Faculty from Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) participated in the presentation of research findings at the 2009 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 26- 28, 2009, regarding a novel therapy to treat renal cell carcinoma.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Start Of Year-Long Free Community Lecture Series
Las Vegas, March 6, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will present a FREE series of educational lectures open to the community for those interested in learning more about cancer, prevention, detection and survivorship issues.
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RTC Successfully Launches its Club Ride Program at Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, March 5, 2009 - Nevada Cancer Institute employees now have a winning way to get to work. That’s thanks to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s (RTC’s) Club Ride Commuter Services program, which was launched at Nevada Cancer Institute on Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Publishes Scientific Paper About Melanoma
Las Vegas, March 4, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) faculty member Sheri Holmen’s research on melanoma was published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Cancer Research.
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Community and Patient Support Activities March 2009
Las Vegas, Mar. 2009 - For more information about these and other events, or to RSVP, please contact Laurrana Leigon at (702) 822-5286 or lleigon@nvcancer.org. All programs and activities are held at the Nevada Cancer Institute, located at One Breakthrough Way; Las Vegas, NV 89135 (unless otherwise stated).
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The RTC Partners with Nevada Cancer Institute to Improve Commutes for Employees through the Club Ride Program
One Breakthrough Way, March 4, 2009 - The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) will be hosting a Transportation Day for employees of Nevada Cancer Institute to introduce them to the benefits of Club Ride Commuter Services.
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Via Brazil Streakhouse In Summer In Hosts “Dine For The Cure“ To Support Nevada Cancer Institute
One Breakthrough Way, March 4, 2009 - Via Brasil Steakhouse is at located in Summerlin at 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100, on the southwest corner of Charleston Boulevard and Fort Apache Road in the Fort Apache Commons shopping center. Open seven days a week, Via Brasil Steakhouse is open for lunch Monday through Friday 11:30am to 3pm.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Honored For Workplace Practice
Las Vegas, March 2, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute was presented with a Best Practices Honor from the American Psychological Association (APA) at the annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony held March 1 in Washington, D.C. The organization was recognized for its health and wellness program, "Buddy Up," a 10-week nutrition and physical activity program available to help employees reduce their risk for cancer and chronic diseases.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Named to America’s Top Doctors™ Guides
Las Vegas, Feb. 27, 2009 – Several faculty members at Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) have been named to Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors guides for 2008.
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Bally Technologies Announces Long-Term Partnership With Nevada Cancer Institute
Las Vegas, Feb. 11, 2009 – Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, announced today that it has committed to a long-term partnership with Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), the official cancer center for the State of Nevada and a leader in providing research, education, early detection, prevention, and high-quality patient care throughout the state. Bally’s partnership with NVCI includes a 100 percent match of all employee donations.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Major Leadership Hiring
Las Vegas, Feb. 2, 2009 – John C. Ruckdeschel, M.D., one of the nation’s preeminent clinical, research and administrative leaders in oncology, has been successfully recruited to become the Institute’s new director and chief executive officer (CEO).
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Nevada Cancer Institute Physician-Scientist Creates Less Toxic Cancer Therapy For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Las Vegas, Feb. 2, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute researcher and oncologist Kenneth A. Foon, M.D., had a paper published in the Feb. 1, 2009 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology regarding a new, highly effective novel therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Publish Several Scientific Papers
Las Vegas, Feb. 1, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) faculty member's research has appeared in several peer-reviewed scientific journals recently, reporting on the latest work happening at the Institute.
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Juicy Couture Opens New Retail Location In The Forum Shops At Caesars
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2009 – Attention all Forum Shop dwellers! This Juicy item will surely be music to your ears (and your closets). Juicy Couture opened the golden doors of their new retail location in The Forum Shops at Caesars on Dec. 11, 2008, while keeping its original Juicy Couture retail store which will re-open later in 2009 as a Juicy Couture Intimates store.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Awarded Grants
Las Vegas, Jan. 26, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) researchers Dr. Michael Gach and Dr. Hong Sun were each awarded $50,000 grants from the Health Sciences Systems of the Nevada System of Higher Education (HSS) Inter-institutional Biomedical Research Activities Fund (IBRAF).
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Health Sciences System Awards Grants to Collaborative Research Projects That Will Help Bring Federal Dollars To Nevada
Las Vegas, Jan. 21, 2009 - Working to increase efficiency and encourage partnerships among the state’s higher education institutions and other health providers or entities, the Health Sciences System (HSS) of the Nevada System of Higher Education announced a round of grants to support collaborative research in the area of health and biomedical research.
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Major Breakthrough for Nevada Cancer Institute Researcher
Las Vegas, Jan. 9, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute Researcher Yupo Ma, M.D., Ph.D., has identified a type of non-embryonic stem cell therapy that may hold the key for a new treatment of Hemophilia A, a genetic disorder in which blood fails to clot properly.
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Nevada Cancer Institute and RTC Partner to Improve Access to Care
Las Vegas, Jan. 7, 2009 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has become the latest stop on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) transit line, offering service to patients, NVCI employees and the surrounding community.
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