LAS VEGAS - Patients affected by sickle cell disease have had few recent breakthroughs in treating the life-long condition, which can lead to severe complications, pain, and disability. Medical groups such as the American Society of Hematology have suggested treatment options for sickle cell patients in the United States are “inadequate” and often unavailable for many of those … [Read more...] about New Sickle Cell Treatment Center Debuts at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
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Nevada’s First Pediatric Palliative Outpatient Care Clinic Plans Open House in New Location
LAS VEGAS - The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is the state’s first outpatient clinic to provide specialized services to children affected by life-limiting conditions. The clinic officially opened in February of 2016. Now, seven months later, palliative patients will be seen in a new and larger clinic area located on the fourth … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Pediatric Palliative Outpatient Care Clinic Plans Open House in New Location
“Mad Hatter” Tea Party Benefits Nevada’s Only Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
LAS VEGAS - The public is invited to an afternoon of tea, sandwiches, cakes — and a double dose of whimsy — as Cure 4 The Kids Foundation presents a special “Mad Hatter” tea party on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The theme of the fundraising event is based on the Lewis Carroll classic story Alice in Wonderland, and will raise funds for the … [Read more...] about “Mad Hatter” Tea Party Benefits Nevada’s Only Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
LAS VEGAS - Families whose children are affected by life-limiting conditions have a new resource to provide better understanding and better outpatient care for their loved ones. The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is groundbreaking in its efforts to assist parents in this highly specialized medical treatment. It is the first such … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
Circus Couture’s “Twelve” Raises $192,000 for Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation
LAS VEGAS – Circus Couture’s “Twelve”, a celebration of extravagant performance, art and fashion, raised a record amount of money during it’s sixth anniversary performance on October 9, 2015, at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Thanks to the generosity of nearly two thousand guests who attended, Circus Couture’s “Twelve” raised a total of $192,000 … [Read more...] about Circus Couture’s “Twelve” Raises $192,000 for Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Nevada’s Only Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Joins Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, the state’s only nonprofit pediatric specialized outpatient treatment center, is proud to welcome Dr. Kanyalakshmi Ayyanar to the clinic. Dr. Ayyanar will bring a new level of expertise to patients affected by pediatric brain tumors. Dr. Ayyanar was most recently Director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the University of Louisville … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Only Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Joins Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
Evening of Hope Epicurean Experience Benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada on March 6
A night of culinary tastes from top Las Vegas restaurants, beautiful and heart-warming children’s art, great silent and live auction prizes and good friends gathering for a good cause is planned to help children with cancer. An Evening of Hope will be Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at the World Market Center, located at 495 S. Grand Central Pkwy, on the 16th Floor at … [Read more...] about Evening of Hope Epicurean Experience Benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada on March 6