Nevada Cancer Coalition
Amy Thompson
Title: Cancer Survivorship Programs Manager
Email: amy@
Phone Number: (775) 451-1670
Website: https://www.nevadacancercoalition.org/
Program Description: Nevada Cancer Coalition works to reduce the burden of cancer in Nevada by fostering statewide collaboration, empowering people with information and resources and advocating for equitable access to care.
Services Offered: We serve as Nevada’s leading resource for comprehensive cancer control—a public health effort to support cancer prevention, early detection, research and survivorship. We support public health and healthcare professionals with continuing education opportunities, resources, and tools. We collaborate with regional, state, and national partners to develop evidence-based projects and programs, set statewide goals and objectives for cancer control, and support policies at the state and local level to improve access to healthcare for all. And, we provide outreach for and access to cancer prevention, screening and survivorship resources.
Target Populations: Children, School Aged-Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+, Disabled, African American Populations, Hispanic/Latinx Populations, Asian Populations, Pacific Islander Populations, Native American Populations, Low Income, Immigrants, Refugees, Undocumented,
Research/Focal Areas: Built Environment, Children’s Health, Community Organizing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Family Health, Health Care, Health Equity, Mental Health, Public Policy, Prevention, Racial Justice, Respiratory Health, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Transportation, Women’s Health, Other, Patient cancer care navigation