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Renown institute foR canceR 30 c o m m u N i t y Community outreach renown institute for cancer reaches out to northern Nevadans nevada cancer control Summit Dec. 4-5, 2008 The nevada cancer council coordinates efforts aimed at reducing new cancer cases and cancer related deaths in the state. at its first cancer control summit, the nvcc brought together healthcare providers and key stakeholders to discuss key initiatives to improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. over 100 total participants attended the first cancer control summit. for the full story on the summit, please see page 18. bill Welch, President of the Nevada Hospital association, spoke about the current healthcare crisis in Nevada and offered key areas for improvement. sheila baez, rN, mN, aocNs, chair of the Nevada cancer council speaks to the crowd about Nevada’s cancer control Plan. Renown joURneY Kendall tenney, Kvbc Las vegas News anchor introduces panel members during the Nvcc summit on Dec. 5. Panel members form left to right: bill Welch, President, Nevada Hospital association; Katherine Dawson, Palliative care coordinator, renown Health; and angela berg, rN, candlelighters childhood cancer Foundation of Nevada. Pictured from left to right, Paula Guzman, Jim miller, Jennifer bradley, carl Heard, and Dawn Gibbons attended the cancer control summit viP reception on Dec. 4. i can cope co-sponsored by the american cancer society, i can cope is a free, four-session course designed to empower and encourage cancer patients and those who care about them. Lectures include an array of topics from specialists such as an oncologist, oncology nurses, social worker, registered dietician, and community resource experts. for more information or to register for this event, please contact the institute for cancer at 775-982-6830 or the american cancer society at 775-828-2208. april 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 6 p.m. • renown Health Foundation conference room Moms on the Run Moms on The Run is a local non-profit organization created to raise money to assist local women with breast and gynecologic cancers. All funds raised during the 9th annual Moms on the Run will be donated to specific needs of women’s cancers in Northern Nevada. For more information about the race, or to register, visit www.momsontherun.info. may 10 • 7 a.m. c a L e N D a r events Find out about cancer support groups and other events Relay For life Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and local ACS programs. During this overnight event, teams take turns walking or running around a track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event, representing the never-ending cause to find a cure. relay for Life – university of Nevada, reno april 2 • 5:00 p.m. university of Nevada reno relay for Lifeof reno/sparks may 30 • 2:00 p.m. bishop manogue High school cancer Support Groups at Renown Regional Medical Center cancer support Group 775-982-6831 every thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roseview Tower, Third Floor Conference Room Leukemia and Lymphoma support Group 775-982-6831 first tuesday of the month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Roseview Tower, third floor Conference Room Look Good …Feel better 775-329-0609 third wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Room 108-109, first floor, Center for Advanced Medicine C (By Remedee’s) Women’s breast and Gynecologic cancer support Group 775-982-6831 or 775-982-6830 second and fourth wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Roseview Tower, third floor Conference Room registration required For more information, and to confirm dates and times of meetings, please call 775-982-6831. Piano and art Soft and soothing piano music can be heard playing in the Tahoe Tower lobby every weekday. Please join us listen to this live music and view the beautiful original artwork in the Tahoe Tower lobby during the following days and times: monday at 9 a.m. – Don Glogovac tuesday at 10:30 a.m. – Don Glogovac Wednesday at noon – camilla Kenyon thursday at noon – Donna Folden Friday at noon – annemarie mctaggert renown.org 31
Renown institute foR canceR 32 aNNouNcemeNts what’s happening a look at new programs and initiatives at the renown institute for cancer Renown health receives the 2008 consumer choice award once again, Renown Health was the only hospital in northern Nevada to be awarded with the Consumer Choice Award as a most-preferred hospital for quality and image. Renown Health has received this distinguished award for five years in a row. National Research Corporation, the sponsor of the award, is an independent firm that surveys health consumers in over 250 U.S. markets about their perceptions of healthcare experiences. Room renovations near completion Renovations of 1st Floor Sierra Tower patient rooms started in late 2008. once complete, the unit will feature 27 private rooms and two semi-private rooms for cancer patients. The new rooms will feature two-tone floors, new furniture and original artwork. Renovations are planned to be completed in Summer 2009. electronic Medical Records at Renown Regional reduces the need for duplicate paperwork Renown Institute for Cancer launched the paperless segment of its Electronic Medical Record (EMR) initiative in new infusion center features a healing environment with spa-like amenities Construction for the new Infusion Center is currently under way at the Renown Institute for Cancer. The new Infusion Center will feature organic and nature-inspired designs for a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere where patients can receive chemotherapy and other medications intravenously. Patients will have the opportunity for privacy with 20 treatment alcoves featuring private TV monitors and guest seating. Construction is planned to be completed in Fall 2009. An onsite pharmacy will facilitate patient interaction with the pharmacist who prepared their infusion. Please visit www.renown.org/cancer to take a virtual tour of the Infusion Center. Renown joURneY November. EMR allows key patient information to be more accessible and more secure. The entire treatment team now has simultaneous access to important patient information, which means patients will receive the treatment plans based on the most current information. This also means that patients no longer need to fill out the same forms multiple times. new Volunteer Program helps cancer patients The Art of Living Volunteer Program offers comfort and support to individuals with advanced illnesses. Volunteers assist hospitalized patients by providing companionship to those patients most in need. Volunteers can read, talk, play cards, listen to music or simply watch TV with patients. To learn more about the volunteer program, please call the Institute for Cancer at 775-982-6830. ask the cancer expert Ask the Cancer Expert is a new, free service to the public. Anyone can submit a cancer-related question and the experts at the Institute for Cancer will provide a response within 10 business days. To submit your question, please visit www.renown.org/cancer. View of the treatment alcoves Alternate view of the treatment alcoves View of the reception desk For the latest information about the Renown Institute for Cancer, please visit www.renown.org/cancer. Architecture and Interior Design: HMC Architects Renderings: HMC Architects
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