Nevada Cancer Institute earns accreditation

September 8, 2008 - 11:00 am

The Nevada Cancer Institute has earned accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest nonprofit accrediting body in health care. After a three-day inspection of the facility this summer, the Cancer Institute earned the commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

The accreditation moves the state’s flagship cancer research institute one step closer to becoming a National Cancer Institute, said Cheryl Martin, chief operating officer for oncology services.

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By Stephen Wade The Associated Press

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The good news: The overall energy expenditure of the exercise depends on your weight — the more you weigh, the more you burn.

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Cooking as a family can help develop a happy, adventurous eater with some pretty valuable life skills.

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There are a few simple and inexpensive tactics we can all incorporate to help us continue making fitness gains.

A persistent or worsening cough is a commonly missed early sign of lung cancer. (Getty Images)

These early signs of lung cancer are often missed, oncologists say

By Beth Ann Mayer Parade

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The statistics are grim, but there’s a reason why lung cancer often progresses past the point where it’s treatable: Early signs are often overlooked.

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Kate Winslet shifts focus to trailblazing photographer

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

September 26, 2024 - 10:49 am

“It was so incredibly hard to make this movie, but so rewarding,” the actor says of her new biopic about WWII photojournalist Elizabeth “Lee” Miller.

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What are Medicare’s enrollment rules for Social Security disability?

By Toni King Toni Says

September 27, 2024 - 10:50 am

Enrolling in the correct Medicare plan when someone has a serious health condition can be extremely complicated.

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Savvy Senior: Affordable options for arranging cremation services

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

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If you’re looking for a simple and affordable way to go, cremation is an excellent choice, and one that’s become exceedingly popular.

Americans can soon order free COVID-19 tests again

The Associated Press

September 24, 2024 - 7:10 pm

Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes.

‘It’s mind-blowing’: Exploring Southern Nevada’s mountain biking trails — PHOTOS

By Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures

September 20, 2024 - 9:06 am

Autumn’s softer light and cooler temperatures are bringing back the joy of mountain bike rides for many Southern Nevadans.

Research shows this daily snack can lower COPD risk

By Emily Laurence Parade

September 20, 2024 - 7:17 pm

“What we eat influences our overall health and the entirety of our health, including the health of our lungs,” says Dr. Timothy Craig Allen, a pulmonologist.