Dr. Ndina Nhlane, a pediatric oncologist and hematology specialist, works in partnership with the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada to further advance cancer research and find a cure for hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Dr. Ndina Nhlane, like the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, believes uninsured children deserve access to the same medical services as those with healthcare coverage. Noted for his accomplishments with the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Nhlane brings decades of experience to the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is a community-focused organization committed to preventing and lessening the affects of traumatic diseases. Through coping programs and treatment options, the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada treats thousands of children each year in an efficient, safe, and professional environment. With a team of qualified physicians, children travel to the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada from around the world to seek treatment in Nevada’s first federally recognized Hemophilia Treatment Center. Nevada was struck hard by the economic recession of 2008, and while conditions are improving, the state’s unemployment and home foreclosure numbers continue to surpass federal averages. Approximately 37 percent of the patients at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada are uninsured, with an additional 10 percent qualifying for charitable donations through financial hardship. The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada raises funds for uninsured and financially-stricken families through their Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, which engages in fundraising activities to increase the clinic's long term viability. Given their line of work, patient demand exceeds the number of available physicians. The Cure 4 the Kids Foundation ensures the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada hires the best medical staff to offset the sheer demand of patients seeking help.
