Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), founded in 2002, has been the official cancer institute for the state of Nevada since 2003. The Institute became part of the UC San Diego Health System in February, 2012.
A non-profit organization, NVCI serves patients throughout the greater Las Vegas area, offering full-service clinics in Summerlin, Nevada, and at University Medical Center, in the downtown medical district. The Institute’s mobile screening unit, the Hope Coach, has provided mammography services throughout the state.
NVCI has served more than 17,000 patients since opening in 2005. The Institute is dedicated to providing innovative and collaborative cancer care, clinical trials and community education.
Read more about Nevada Cancer Institute: Background, Facilities, History
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