You may recognize her from billboards around town or the cover of Renown's latest annual report, but what you might not know is the story behind the now-familiar face. Paola Espinoza-Patino is the oncology unit's associate nurse manager at Renown Regional, and she grounds her work in hope and determination daily.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and according to Dr. Catherine McCarthy, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UNR School of Medicine and physician champion with the Healthy Nevada Project, one of the most important risk factors is often overlooked: family history.
Managing lymphedema effectively is essential for enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by this condition. Katherine Bunker, a Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist (PT, DPT, CLT) at Renown, has expertise in this area and her insights offer valuable strategies for managing lymphedema.
Renown Employee Honored at Nevada Basketball Cancer Awareness Game
Renown Health and Nevada Wolf Pack Basketball teamed up to “Take Charge Against Cancer,” raising awareness and funds during the Men’s Basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21. Amber, Manager of Imaging at Renown South Meadows Medical Center, was recognized during the game and presented with the game ball, a meaningful moment shared with her sister, one of her sons and her boyfriend.
