The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was awarded a $647,019 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Grants for Education, Prevention, and Early Detection of Radiogenic Cancers and Diseases program (CFDA 93.257). This 3-year grant, effective September 1, 2024, will fund UNLV's Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program. The program aims to provide comprehensive health screening, medical referrals, public education, and assistance with Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims for individuals at increased risk of radiogenic cancers and diseases, particularly those who worked in the uranium industry, at nuclear test sites, or lived in nearby communities in the southwestern United States. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, UNLV has extensive experience collaborating with federal agencies on research, education, and service initiatives to address complex public health challenges.
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