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.
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.
BRCA2 and Breast Cancer Risk: A Mother and Daughter’s Story
Learn how Toni Ruff, her daughter Emily and their family members turned genetic insights from Renown's Healthy Nevada Project into proactive prevention.
The summer of 2021 was anything but normal for Toni Ruff and her family, and it had little to do with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It went deeper, all the way down to her DNA – and as the Ruffs would soon find out, the entire family’s DNA as well, including Toni's daughter, Emily.
