Health & Wellness

Nice bike ride Sunday afternoon on the Mexican Ditch trail of the Carson River. Way to go Carson City Parks, Recreation and and Open Space!

The joy of winter is upon us along with the sports and outdoor activities that come with it. Winter sports are a great way to get some fresh air and have fun during these cold months. However, they can also involve high-speed and high-impact activities, which contribute to many injuries of the foot and ankle.

Nevada 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, Jan. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Nevada Health Centers' will hold a number of mammography screenings in Carson City, Dayton and other areas around Northern Nevada in February.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

CARSON CITY — The State of Nevada and Nevada Health Response provided an update Friday to remind Nevadans that COVID-19 treatments are available statewide for those who have a confirmed positive COVID-19 test.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that more than half a million take-home rapid COVID-19 tests are on the way to the State of Nevada and will be available to those in high need communities.

The Marlboro Man and Joe Camel may be considered passé, but there are plenty of new characters vying for attention. E-cigarettes and vaping devices, along with their e-juices, have taken center stage and are growing in popularity among Nevada youth.

Early intervention learning services to Nevada children with autism and other neurodevelopmental or learning disabilities are now being provided by the new Spectrum Learning Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. The center provides service to children aged three to eight years old and works closely with family and community stakeholders.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center in Carson City will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. A parent or guardian is required to attend the appointment of a minor receiving the vaccines.

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Beginning this Wednesday, Nevada Health Centers is offering a weekly walk-in COVID-19, influenza immunization clinic at its school-based health center, located at 618 W. Musser St. in Carson City. The immunization clinics will run from 9 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday until otherwise noted.

When these difficult times surround all of us with new levels of stress, committing to stop smoking is not always high on our list. We at Carson Tahoe Health want to give you the tools you need to accomplish this goal.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center will be offering COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 22. A parent or guardian is required to attend the appointment of a minor receiving the vaccines.

’Tis the season for good health! Read more from Carson Tahoe, including articles on the positive impacts of meditation for kids, where we’re expanding our services, and tips to keeping your produce fresh – longer. Here's To Your Health, Fall/Winter 2021: https://bit.ly/3yFqTiD

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties hosts its December meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 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, plus presentations by guest speakers. Special presentations this month will focus on the resources of Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

Winter sports are here, and whether it’s on the basketball court, the slopes, or the ice rink, ankle sprains may happen. An ankle sprain is the most common sports-related injury, accounting for 40% of all sport injuries. The good news is, most recoveries can get you back in the game in six to eight weeks.

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s 2021 Legislature passed Assembly Bill 250, which allows Nevada resident Medicare Supplement policyholders to annually shop and switch to another Medicare Supplement policy sold in this state. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2022, and any replacement policy is guaranteed to be issued at standard rates, regardless of the applicant’s health or pre-existing conditions.

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In the Quad counties that make up Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties, there have been 20,519 total cases, 4,598 cases remain active, 341 people have died from COVID-19, and 15,577 individuals have recovered, according to the latest Nevada Health Response statistics.

Still in need of the COVID-19 vaccine? There is now an additional location to get your shot. Our Dayton site (901 Medical Center Dr.) is now offering the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 and older. You can get either your initial shot, or the booster. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also sign-up through your MyChart account.

Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative, in partnership with SNAP-Ed and AmeriCorps members, has a brand new series of cooking techniques videos just in time for the holidays and all the cooking the season entails.

CARSON CITY — The pandemic has been a challenging time for all, and the healthcare world has been no different. Carson Tahoe Health has remained dedicated to the community and its staff has worked tirelessly to be a resource during this turbulent time. The organization is now asking for your help to Sponsor Your Caregivers’ Calm.

With a significant drop in testing demand and an increase in providing vaccination, Carson City Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that it is halting community-based COVID-19 testing events and on-site testing at CCHHS.

The 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.

Western Nevada College students, faculty, staff and family members, as well as community members, are welcome to participate in a COVID Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Reynolds Center Rooms 101 and 102 on the college’s Carson City campus.

In partnership with Immunize Nevada and Optimumedicine, the Carson City Senior Center will be hosting a COVID-19 booster vaccination event on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. available to COVID booster eligible individuals (those 65 or older, 18-64 with underlying medical conditions or those employed in a high-risk area).

We invite you to release trapped emotions from recent and past events that have been held prisoner in your subconscious mind (allowing you to create freedom in your existence) and join us for a Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing experience on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM.

Carson City Health and Human Services will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 5 to 11 years at community COVID-19 vaccination events throughout the Quad-County Region (Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, and Storey County) starting Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

RENO, Nev. — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has added Nevada as the eighth state in its Rural Healthcare Program, announcing more than $11.3 million in grants to help 10 Nevada hospitals purchase state-of-the-art diagnostic and radiology equipment and expand simulation-based training.