At Renown Health, we believe cancer care is about more than just treatment—it’s about healing the whole person. That’s why we created something special: a program specifically designed for cancer wellness, built right into our new Conrad Breast Center.
One Place for Everything You Need
When you’re going through cancer, you already have enough to worry about. That’s why we made it easier to get the care you need. At the Conrad Breast Center, all your services are under one roof—from diagnosis and treatment to support and recovery.
“We bring all our clinical and supportive care together in one place,” says Kate Ward, PharmD, VP of Oncology at Renown. “That way, patients don’t have to visit different clinics or repeat themselves to different doctors.”
It’s the first center of its kind in northern Nevada—and it’s designed with your comfort in mind.
A Wellness Program That Cares for the Whole You
In the fall of 2024, Dr. Madeline Hardacre, Oncology Wellness Physician at Renown, launched the Renown Oncology Wellness program—a first in our region. This program gives people with cancer access to tools that help them feel better physically and emotionally.
“Research shows that things like movement, sleep, good food, and stress relief can help improve treatment and recovery,” says Dr. Hardacre. “These things matter just as much as medicine.”
The program’s new home is inside the Conrad Breast Center. It includes:
A large room for support groups, fitness classes and events
A salon for hair and beauty services
Private spaces for wellness appointments
A therapy room for services like massage and aromatherapy
What Happens in a Wellness Appointment?
Dr. Hardacre meets with each patient to understand their needs. Then, she builds a wellness plan just for them. This might include:
Walking groups
Healthy cooking demos
Yoga and meditation
Art or music therapy
Support groups for patients and caregivers
The goal? Help you feel stronger, more confident, and supported—no matter where you are in your cancer journey.
Care That Doesn’t Add to the Stress
Cancer care can be expensive. That’s why many of our wellness services are supported by donations, allowing them to be offered at no cost or at a low price to patients. “We don’t want money to stand in the way of someone feeling better,” says Dr. Hardacre.
Who Can Join?
Any patient with cancer can ask their oncologist or primary care doctor to refer them to Renown Oncology Wellness. It’s an excellent option for people who want to:
Dr. Hardacre agrees. “At Renown, we care for the person—not just the diagnosis,” she says. “I chose to practice at Renown Health because it offered the incredibly rare opportunity to build something meaningful for my community from the ground up,” she says. “It’s gratifying to play a part in a cancer institute that doesn’t just treat cancer but also supports the person and the caregiver behind the diagnosis.”
Tiffany Banks is one of the newest members of the Renown Health Foundation Board of Directors. She’s part of a dedicated group of 28 volunteers who lead fundraising for Renown Health, northern Nevada’s only not-for-profit academic health system.
Tiffany brings bold vision and relentless drive to make real change. She’s a founding member of Mamas for a Cause, a Reno nonprofit that raised $50,000 to support breast care services at the Conrad Breast Center at Renown South Meadows, a cause that’s deeply personal to her. She’s also an attorney and the CEO of Nevada REALTORS®, where she has shaped policies and amplified the voice of real estate professionals across the state.
Now she’s setting her sights on the title of Mrs. Nevada America, an honor celebrating women defined by service, ambition and heart.
Get to know Tiffany in her own words. Why she gives back, what motivates her to lead, and how she’s working to create lasting change.
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