LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Cancer Institute has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation, recognizing the organization’s commitment to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings, early detection and healthy changes in lifestyle and in the workplace.

William C. Weldon, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson & Johnson, chairs the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, a nonprofit organization of cancer-fighting CEOs who created the CEO Cancer Gold Standard, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, many of its designated cancer centers, leading health nonprofit organizations and professionals. Today, more than one million employees and family members are benefiting from the vision and leadership of employers who have chosen to become Gold Standard accredited.

“We are pleased to recognize the efforts of Nevada Cancer Institute in leading the fight against cancer, starting with improving the health and wellness of their own employees,” Weldon said.

The CEO Cancer Gold Standard calls for companies to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness to fight cancer in the workplace. To earn Gold Standard accreditation, a company must establish programs to reduce cancer risk by discouraging tobacco use, encouraging physical activity, promoting healthy diet and nutrition, detecting cancer at its earliest stages and providing access to quality care, including participation in clinical trials.

“We have a responsibility to show the citizens of Nevada that we live what we preach about reducing the risk of cancer,” said John C. Ruckdeschel, M.D., Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) director and CEO, who also holds the Murren Family Distinguished Director’s Chair. “Taking care of our employees and their families through promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing the chance of cancer remains our commitment.”

NVCI is the official cancer institute for the state of Nevada. The nonprofit NVCI is committed to pursuing the development of a comprehensive cancer center, as defined by the National Cancer Institute.