Reno Moms Blog Building a Community of Moms in the Biggest Little City
As Mother’s Day approaches this year, I can’t help but think of two mothers in the Reno community that we have lost recently: Sarah Herndon and Emily Reese, both women I met through Reno Moms Blog. I met Sarah when she came to my house to talk to me about …
Read More »#BAND2gether and learn about the importance of breast health and screenings with Saint Mary’s!
This year, Saint Mary’s #Band2Gether campaign is encouraging women throughout northern Nevada to be prepared and educated when it comes to their breast health. One of the most important steps you can take in maintaining your breast health is knowing when and how often you should receive a breast cancer …
Read More »Fighting Cancer with The Power Of Nutrition
When I was 27-years-old, I was diagnosed with stage IV, inflammatory breast cancer which had spread to my lymph nodes. I did 4-months of hard-core-lose-your-hair-throw-up-feel-like-crap chemo. I had a double mastectomy followed by 6-weeks of radiation. I have two little girls who were ages 2 and 4 at the time …
Read More »Don’t Fry Day: The Five S’s of Skin Cancer Prevention
Memorial Day is coming up and you and your family are likely crafting a plan to enjoy the outdoors and what (we hope!) will be a sunny, wind-free weekend in northern Nevada. But one day we hope you’ll be recognizing before then is Don’t Fry Day, annually the Friday before …
Read More »My Sister Has Cancer
I have known people who have successfully fought the battle against breast cancer. I have lost a very dear friend who left behind 3 boys. I have even had guests on my radio show fighting the disease and was so impressed with their strength and resilience. You always remember where …
Read More »Don’t Fry Day: The Five S’s of Skin Cancer Prevention
Memorial Day is coming up and you and your family are likely crafting a plan to enjoy the outdoors and what (we hope!) will be a sunny, wind-free weekend in northern Nevada. But one day we hope you’ll be recognizing before then is Don’t Fry Day, annually the Friday before …
Read More »The Kiss of Death: Cold Sores and Infants
Did you know Cold Sores can be deadly to infants? Over the last 8 years, I’ve become a self-proclaimed expert on HSV1, the virus that nearly killed my daughter Zephyr. May is HSV Awareness Month so this is an excellent time to share our story. Let me preface this blog by telling you Do …
Read More »Did you Get Your Mammogram This Year?
Did you get your mammogram this year? For me, the anxiety started last week as I looked ahead on my calendar. My annual mammogram was coming up. It’s not the squishing and smashing and pulling I detest, rather it’s the unknown. When it comes to health, especially my own, it’s …
Read More »Mama’s (and Baby’s) “Breast Friends”
Today’s post is sponsored by Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and is written by Amy Thompson, Breast Nurse Navigator. Amy was born and raised in Reno and is the proud mama of an eight-year-old energetic boy who is a total soccer maniac and has two “fur kids” Enzo & Max. …
Read More »Each One Tell One: Chiqeeta Jameson’s “Dense Breast” Experience
This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series Breast Cancer Awareness MonthRMB is proud to support the local charity of Each One Tell One, a grassroots movement about dense breast tissue (DBT) and early detection of breast cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be featuring …
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