Every year, 16,000 children face the daunting diagnosis of cancer, and what might surprise you is that almost 90% of them receive treatment at institutions affiliated with the Children's Oncology Group (COG).
Renown Children’s Hospital, a member of COG since 2020, plays a vital role in this transformative journey. Just half a century ago, childhood cancer was a near-incurable challenge, but today, thanks to the groundbreaking research led by COG, the survival rate over a five-year period has soared to an inspiring 80%.
“The standard of care continues to advance, particularly with cancer, as more research is conducted and additional treatment options become available,” said Kristen Gurnea, Manager of Clinical Research at Renown Health. “Our community can contribute to these advancements through COG for the benefit of both individual patients and the entire population joined together in the fight against pediatric cancer. We are proud to contribute to that mission.”
As a member of the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood cancer research, Renown recognizes the joint efforts from researchers and patients alike and is proud to aid in reaching this goal in partnership with COG and our very own northern Nevada community.
Partners in Pediatric Care
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about Renown’s participation in the Children’s Oncology Group, please contact the Renown Research Office at 775-982-5050 or Renown-CRD@Renown.org.
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Benefits of COG Membership:
Access to ground-breaking treatments and leading-edge research
Clinical trial opportunities
Multi-institutional collaboration
Improved patient outcomes
A focus on supportive care and survivorship
Advanced care close to home
Educational resources
Current Clinical Trial Opportunities for Pediatric Cancer Patients:
Myeloid leukemias
Hodgkins lymphomas
Neuroblastomas
Various soft tissue tumors and solid tumors
Acute lymphoblastic leukemias (ALL)
These studies typically combine a proven, safe and effective curative treatment plan with additions (such as immunotherapies) aimed at lowering the risk of disease recurrence, or relapse. These trials are incredibly important steps toward not only curing childhood cancers, but in increasing the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors post-treatment.
At Renown Health, our goal is to make it easy for patients to access clinical research as a care opportunity where patients can access a variety of standard care treatment options for their health condition or choose to participate in a clinical trial. For more information about clinical trial opportunities available to you or to ask any questions, contact the Renown Research Office at Renown-CRD@renown.org or 775-982-3646.
Nov. 3-7 is National Compliance & Ethics Week! Celebrate with us by getting to know the Audit & Compliance team at Renown Health and Hometown Health.
Take a moment to think about the complex web of healthcare beyond the frontlines. More specifically, let’s zero in on the long list of regulations and processes that every hospital and health system across the country needs to follow. Sounds a bit intimidating to the average person, right? And as the only not-for-profit academic health system in the region, integrity and ethics is not something we cut corners on. So, who can make sense of it all so that our health system stays strong, transparent and trustworthy?
This is our Audit & Compliance department’s time to shine. This intelligent, fast-acting group of compliance specialists and analytics, coding and internal auditors and audit managers, billing compliance coordinators, special investigators, oversight coordinators and more help bridge the gap between ethical practices and the constant demands of a large health system like Renown. Although their work often takes place behind the scenes, the impact of this team can be felt throughout every corner of our network.
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Paid CNA Apprenticeship: 7 Ways to Launch Your Career
Are you considering a career in healthcare but unsure where to start? Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) offers an accessible entry into healthcare while rewarding your professional and personal life. CNAs play an important role in healthcare teams, providing essential patient care to our community. Whether you're just starting your professional journey or thinking about a change, CNA certification gives you the opportunity to establish a long-term career in just a few months and best of all, Renown pays you to earn while you learn. Discover the seven reasons why becoming a CNA could be your ideal path to a fulfilling healthcare career.
