BY ANNETTE LOGAN-PARKER SPECIAL TO LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS March 5, 2024 – 9:37 am Recall your last visit to the doctor’s office. It’s likely that you spent a significant (and possibly frustrating) amount of time waiting in the lobby or even in the exam room before your turn finally arrived. While I wish I could provide a solution to reduce those waiting times, I must admit that I can’t. However, what I can offer you is an opportunity to make the most of your “wait time” while contributing to a cause that helps our state gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those affected by ..read more

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces Senior Leadership Changes LAS VEGAS – January 8, 2024 – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Tonn as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. This promotion is part of a board of directors-supported management succession plan. Tonn has been an integral part of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation for more than 15 years, initially serving as the chief financial officer and later being promoted to president in 2021. Her ex ..read more

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Adds Dr. Suraj Pratap To Its Team of Experienced Providers LAS VEGAS – December 1, 2023 – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Suraj Pratap, M.D. to their team of healthcare providers. As Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, C4K continues to attract highly qualified specialists despite the challenges posed by a nationwide shortage of pediatric sub-specialists. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Pratap join the team at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation,” said Annette Logan-Parker, CEO of Cure 4 The Kids ..read more

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Healthcare Professionals Publish Research Paper Research Paper on B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia Published in Frontiers in Oncology Cure 4 The Kids Foundation healthcare professionals, Dr. Sumit Gupta, Dr. Joseph Lasky, and Nurse Practitioner Jessica Casey, authored a new research paper titled “Blinatumomab as upfront consolidation and maintenance therapy in a pediatric patient with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia” in Frontiers in Oncology on November 1, 2023. You can read the entire paper here. The post Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Healthcare Profes ..read more

Christmas 4 The Kids Digital Album Benefits Pediatric Patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Album Includes New Version of “Happy Xmas” Featuring Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, American Idol’s Kyle Khou LAS VEGAS – November 7, 2023 – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.   The album, available on all major music streaming platforms, features a new version of the John Lennon classic “Happy Xmas” featuring Backstree ..read more

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and SilverSummit Healthplan Partnership Results in Recruitment of Southern Nevada’s Newest Pediatric Rheumatologist $100,000 SilverSummit Community Investment Program Grant Helped Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Recruit Dr. Saumya Joshi to Nevada LAS VEGAS – Oct. 23, 2023 – A groundbreaking collaboration between Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, and SilverSummit Healthplan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, will bring a pediatric rheumatologist to Southern Nevada patients. Beginn ..read more

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Adds Dr. Raul Montiel-Esparza To Its Team of Experienced Providers LAS VEGAS – August 11, 2023 –  Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, is thrilled to announce the addition ofDr. Raul Montiel-Esparza to their team of exceptional providers. Dr. Montiel-Esparza brings a wealth of expertise in pediatric stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, further enhancing the Foundation’s ability to provide exceptional care to patients throughout the region. Montiel-Esparza is board-certified in pediatr ..read more

Cure 4 the Kids Foundation’s Annette Logan-Parker to Chair Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council LAS VEGAS – January 19, 2023 – Annette Logan-Parker, founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada’s premier pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has been selected as chairperson of The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council (NVRDAC). NVRDAC was formed under SB315 during Nevada’s 2019 Legislative Session. The council’s mission as an advising body is to provide a platform for those who are affected by rare diseases, including pediatric cancer. The council’s goal is ..read more

UFCCure 4 the Kids Foundation’s Annette Logan-Parker to Chair Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council LAS VEGAS – January 19, 2023 – Annette Logan-Parker, founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada’s premier pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has been selected as chairperson of The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council (NVRDAC). NVRDAC was formed under SB315 during Nevada’s 2019 Legislative Session. The council’s mission as an advising body is to provide a platform for those who are affected by rare diseases, including pediatric cancer. The council’s goal ..read more

UFC® ATHLETES VISIT CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION  AS PART OF UFC 282 FIGHT WEEK   The post Golden Knights players and staff visited pediatric patients and donated gifts to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. appeared first on Cure 4 The Kids Foundation ..read more