breast cancer
New Center Elevates Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Care in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 11:56am(Press Release) RENO, NV — Janiga MDs recently unveiled the practice’s state-of-the-art plastic surgery and dermatology care center offices. Even to the unskilled eye the initial glance reveals the breadth of planning and patient consideration that the practice has invested in the new facility.
Mammogram tests available in Carson City March 21-22
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 11:51amMany women in rural Nevada have never had a mammogram. Fear, lack of funds, transportation conflicts, or no insurance are the main reasons women have not protected their health with this breast cancer screening process. Yet, we know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives.
The Mammovan will be visiting two Carson City locations on March 21-22 and will offer mammograms to geographically isolated and uninsured women. Through the kind support of several organizations, mammograms will be available by appointment, for age and income eligible, at no charge.
Women's History Month: Hazel's Moment in Time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/26/2011 - 11:18pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — A stunt pilot, Frank Hawks, unknowingly changed the direction of history for half the world’s population on Tuesday, December 28, 1920.
All he did was take a 23-year-old former tomboy who defied normal female behavior for a 10 minute ride in his plane. “By the time I had got two or three hundred feet off the ground, I knew I had to fly,” exclaimed Amelia Mary Earhart.
Project Pink - Women Supporting Women
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 4:22pmEnjoy some hors d'oeuvres and bring your sisters, mothers, daughters and friends and learn from the experts including how breast cancer affects family statistics, how to do self breast exams, the emotional effects of breast cancer, treatment options, and more. Sponsored by the Safeway Foundation. Call 775-445-7500
Bunco for Breast Cancer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 4:18pmGrab your frilly skirt and join us for an entertaining game of Bunco. Activities inclue a "girls just wanna have fun" costume contest, action, raffle and group game of Bunco. Call 775-447500 or email kathy1.johnson@ge.com
Project Pink Outreach
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 4:15pmProject Pink
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 10:33amWe are bringing mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends together to learn from the experts about how breast cancer effects family risk factors. Sponsored by The Safeway Foundation, PROJECT PINK 2010 is designed to target women who have had breast cancer or who have an immediate family member with breast cancer.
ThiNK PiNK to turn capitol pink for breast cancer awareness
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 10:19amCarson Tahoe Regional Healthcare is working with Carson City to turn the region pink for breast cancer awareness. This is the 9th year of ThiNK PiNK. We will be lighting up the capital grounds with pink lights to bring awareness to breast cancer.
Carson Valley Inn and Bodines casinos aim for $15,000 donation to Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 5:24pmFor the last six years, the Carson Valley Inn has been the site of the Bunko for Breast Cancer fundraiser — a boisterous evening of fun that raises five figures each year for services to cancer patients in the Carson/Douglas area and beyond.
Wildcats turn offense around to win twice
Submitted by on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 10:39pmKyle Conwell was happy to be reunited with his Western Nevada College baseball "family" this week. The feeling was certainly mutual on Friday afternoon when the Wildcats came together to bang out 29 hits while sweeping Colorado Northwestern Community College 11-2 and 15-1 during a Scenic West Athletic Conference doubleheader at John L. Harvey Field.
Democrats respond to Heller vote; says he took nearly $76K from insurance companies
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 10:36amTracking Sunday's congressional health care vote, Carson Now quoted Congressman Dean Heller with a statement from his Web site.
Congress clears historic health care bill: Dean Heller votes no
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 9:19pmCongressman Dean Heller, firmly standing with his party and the health insurance industry, rejected a Democratic-led plan to provide affordable health care for Northern Nevadans.
Local women to fight 'firkin' cancer
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 4:01amA group of local women who've dubbed themselves The Pink Totties have teamed up with the The Firkin & Fox and other businesses to put on a 5k breast cancer fundraiser.