Health & Wellness
COVID-19 cases increase in Carson City area, but remain far below January surge
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 1:02pmNevada, like many areas across the nation, is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The increase in cases is not comparable to the surges seen in January, which had new daily case averages of more than 6,000 statewide.
But cases have increased from the new daily case average of 140 in the first week of April to more than 800 in the first week of June, according to data from Nevada Health Response.
Love and strength: Carson Tahoe Health celebrates first 'Cancer Survivor’s Day' since pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 3:11pmCARSON CITY — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, Carson Tahoe Health’s Cancer Center hosted an event to honor and celebrate cancer survivors. Sunday, June 5 marked a day full of activities, drawing community together in support of the 35th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, recognized the first Sunday of each June.
Carson City health center offering walk-in COVID, influenza vaccinations Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/07/2022 - 2:19pmNevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City, will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic Wednesday, June 8, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Mammovan returns to Carson City this week, offers affordable mammography screenings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/06/2022 - 1:54pmWith early detection critically important to fighting against breast cancer, Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will return to Carson City this Tuesday through Friday offering affordable mammography screenings.
Healthy Communities' June meeting on systems of care, CARA and plans of care
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/05/2022 - 5:32pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties hosts its June meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 9am via Zoom (connection details below). The public meeting includes member updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, and presentations by guest speakers.
Carson City Intuitive Center Psychic & Crystal Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/03/2022 - 9:02pmPSYCHIC & CRYSTAL FAIR
YOU ARE INVITED! @CarsonCityIntuitiveCenter
Saturday June 18th, 10am-4pm
Get a Psychic Reading, a Spiritual Healing, or
Buy Crystals, Jewelry, Incense, and many more.
The healings will be done by the healers trained at the Reno Psychic
Institute and the Church of Inner Light. Healings can range from a simple
Aura Clearing to remove unwanted energy to changing energy on a
cellular level.
Readings offered: Past Lives & Spirit Guides
30 Minutes for 30$
Online Booking at
www.renopsychicinstitute.com
www.carsoncityintuitivecenter.com
Carson City School-based Health Center offering COVID, influenza and other select vaccinations Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/01/2022 - 9:33amNevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City, will be offering COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, June 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. A parent or guardian is required to attend the appointment of a minor receiving the vaccines.
Carson City Schools social workers offer Community Resources Fair for mental health Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 3:32pmHelmsley Charitable Trust grants $437K to help Carson Valley Medical Center to purchase state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 12:47pmLAS VEGAS — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $437,000 to Carson Valley Medical Center to purchase a general ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound and emergency bedside ultrasound system as part of a $4.2 million initiative to help rural, frontier and urban hospitals and health centers across Nevada provide better ultrasound imaging services. Funds will also support robust training opportunities to increase the number of sonographers in Nevada and provide continuing education.
Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan in Carson City beginning Monday for mammography screenings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/22/2022 - 6:00amNevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will be in Carson City this week to provide affordable mammography screenings.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine graduates 70 new physicians
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/20/2022 - 7:56amRENO — Medical students in their fourth year at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) celebrated commencement on May 13 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno. One of the most anticipated days of the year for these new physicians, commencement marks the beginning of the professional careers for each of the 70 graduates.
Carson City health center offering walk-in COVID, flu vaccination clinic Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/17/2022 - 3:43pmNevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Nevada teens are getting free confidential mental health support by sending a text message
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/17/2022 - 9:12amA new Nevada program connects teens and young adults over text to support each other through mental health challenges. What makes the text line so unique is that it’s staffed by other trained young adults, a highly successful and evidence-based peer support model. It’s as easy as texting a friend when you’re feeling stressed or a little down.
Suicide Prevention Network's 'Hike for Hope' campaign to include community Genoa walk Sept. 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/14/2022 - 4:00pmNevada’s suicide rate is currently ranked 5th in the nation; there is no question about the devastating effects of suicide, or the countless lives shattered by it.
Suicide Prevention Network aims to be a champion in decreasing suicide and its impact on our community by providing suicide prevention and awareness through education, intervention, and support services for all.
Carson City health center offers walk-in COVID, other select vaccinations Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 5:06pmNevada Health Centers’ school-based health center in Carson City will offer COVID-19, flu and other select vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic Wednesday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Senior Celebration Health Fair happening Thursday at Carson City's Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 2:35pmCheck out the free Senior Celebration Health Fair from 8 am to 12 noon, Thursday, May 12 at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.
Senior Service Network’s signature annual fundraiser, Senior Celebration, was first held in 1998 and has steadily grown each year since.
Senior Celebration features information about health, happiness, independent living and other products and services of interest to seniors and their families. Entry to the event is free to all.
Naloxone available statewide, drug overdose deaths continue to increase in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/05/2022 - 8:00amCARSON CITY — As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drug overdose deaths in Nevada, the Division of Public and Behavioral Health and the Nevada Overdose Data to Action program announce that the potentially life-saving medication Naloxone is available without a prescription statewide and free to all Nevadans.
Carson City school-based health center offers walk-in COVID, other vaccinations Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 5:05pmNevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City, will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/02/2022 - 6:32pmThe Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.
Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada; May designated Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/02/2022 - 5:07pmMore people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year it’s estimated 770 Nevadans will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and thousands more will be told they have basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas.
Carson Valley Medical Center's Vitality for Life offers senior wellness programs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/02/2022 - 2:31pmGARDNERVILLE — Carson Valley Medical Center offers Vitality for Life, a senior mental health wellness program providing group, individual, and family therapy as well as medication management in a confidential and healing environment.
ICYMI: Partnership Carson City’s prescription drug round-up happening this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 4:08pmPartnership Carson City is conducting its bi-annual Drug Round-up this Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise awareness around the impacts of keeping unused and expired prescription drugs in households.
Health Fair hosted by RSVP, Nevada Health Centers happening today at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 10:42amRSVP's Community Health Fair with Nevada Health Centers is happening today, April 27, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium, 851 E. William St. All seniors and their families and welcome to stop by and meet some incredible organizations who are here to serve you.
Here's To Your Health magazine, Spring 2022
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/25/2022 - 9:39amSpring into great health! Read more from Carson Tahoe, including articles on the positive impacts pets have on your health, stroke risks factors for women, and tips to help a stressed stomach. Here's To Your Health, Spring 2022: https://bit.ly/38i1Qt2
Nevada Agriculture encourages poultry owners use biosecurity measures to protect against ‘bird flu’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/25/2022 - 8:47amThe Nevada Department of Agriculture is reminding owners of poultry flocks and pet birds to practice biosecurity measures and report illnesses. A strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected across eastern and midwestern states, with most recent detections in Utah and Idaho.
Humanities in Nature Explores the Outdoors: Guided humanities walks happening across northern Nevada in 2022
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/20/2022 - 12:30pmNevada Humanities, in partnership with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, is launching Humanities in Nature, which is a series of outdoor nature walks that are part of the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Discover Your Parks walk series at northern Nevada parks.
Nevada respite care grants offers low-income families help in caring for a loved one with dementia or disabilities
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 4:45pmAre you a Nevadan caring for a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia?
Caring full-time for a loved one suffering from dementia can be a high-stress job, especially when many individuals must work another job or care for other family members at the same time.
Want to quit smoking? Spring into a smoke free life with Carson Tahoe Health cessation classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/18/2022 - 2:02pmNon-invasive healing therapy available at Start Now Wellness in North Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 2:01pmIn north Carson City at the corner of W. Winnie Lane and North Carson Street sits a business you might not have noticed. No fancy logos, no cute name. Just a commitment to wellness in an understated strip mall. But, once you meet Start Now Wellness Center owner Cheryl Pricco, you’ll fast become aware of the magic that can be found inside to reduce the stress of living in today’s frenetic world.
DuBois Health Food Center celebrates 58 years
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 4:31pmPlease join us in honoring Phil J. DuBois, Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1851 North Carson Street in Carson City.
Phil opened DuBois Health Food Center 58 years ago on May 1, 1964. Refreshments will be served. Thank you for shopping with us over the last 58 years.