Health & Wellness

As the holiday season quickly approaches and families plan to gather, it’s possible that some will start to see changes in their aging loved ones. Perhaps it’s been some time since they last saw a senior relative — time spent together during the holidays may reveal some decline in health and cognition that could be a natural part of aging, or perhaps it’s something more concerning.

Carson Tahoe Health is excited to announce the renewal of its prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation from Baby-Friendly USA, marking a decade of commitment to maternal and infant health. Since first achieving this esteemed recognition in 2013, Carson Tahoe Health has consistently upheld the highest standards in providing care to mothers and their newborns.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.


Expanding care for cancer patients in our region, Cancer Care Specialists, has just opened their Carson City office located at 1717 E. College Parkway, Suite 101 which is next door to Sierra Nevada Health Center.

Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings. The Carson City 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 City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

If you've ever felt a bit hesitant about stepping into a gym, there's no better opportunity than joining us at the Eagle Fitness Open House. I'll be hosting a free mobility class, and it's the perfect chance to see if it's the right fit for you.

The Carson City Senior Center will host a weekly yoga class starting a Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday. The program is led by Ruth Chan a certified yoga instructor who teaches the Ashtanga style, with modifications to fit different physical levels, incorporating the 8-directional bending, twisting, and stretching to attain proper alignment.

Eagle Fitness is pleased to announce an exciting new development for its members. At this juncture, the gym has never been a more enticing place to be. The latest addition to our fitness facility is the introduction of an in-house massage therapist, exclusively catering to our valued members. Stay Tuned for the Grand Opening Day!

Please join us Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino & Spa Grand Ballroom for a Workshop for Parkinson's and dementia care partners

The Carson City Senior Center is hosting a fundraising opportunity to raise $10,000 for the Meals on Wheels program. Every cent donated to Meals on Wheels will be doubled by the generosity of John McDougall of the Pay It Forward Project Fund, held at the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, with a maximum matching grant of $5,000.

Jump-start your Nevada Day with a brisk run or walk through the streets of beautiful Carson City. Don’t let cold toes be the unnerving end to your Nevada Day fun.

Join me in Minden at the Carson Valley Inn for a Medicare 101 meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare. I want to answer your questions and empower you to make the right coverage decisions for you and your family.

Join me in Gardnerville at the Carson Valley Country Club for a Medicare 101 meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare. I want to answer your questions and empower you to make the right coverage decisions for you and your family.

Join me at Round Table Pizza in Carson City for a Medicare 101 meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare. I want to answer your questions and empower you to make the right coverage decisions for you and your family.

Join me at the United Federal Credit Union in Carson City for a Medicare 101 meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare. I want to answer your questions and empower you to make the right coverage decisions for you and your family.

Join me at the Adams Hub for Innovation for a Medicare 101 meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare. I want to answer your questions and empower you to make the right coverage decisions for you and your family.

Join me at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center for a Medicare 101 meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of Medicare. I want to answer your questions and empower you to make the right coverage decisions for you and your family.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is now offering new hours at two of their food pantries for those who cannot visit during their regular hours.

Racing to its 35th year, Tahoe Mountain Milers invites all to participate in the Nevada Day Classic 8K run and 2-mile walk Saturday through the tree lined streets of downtown and historic west side of Carson City.

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation reaching millions of Americans every year during the fall. By wearing red ribbons and participating in themed events, people pledge to live sober and healthier lives. The 2023 theme is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free."

National Prescription Drug Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

As part of National Drug Take Back Day, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, and Lyon County Sheriff's Office will come together to host drop off locations in Dayton and Silver Springs for unneeded medications.

RETREAT TIME! GET AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAY STRESS BY INVESTING IN YOUR OWN SELF CARE

A Retreat for Embodiment-Tuning to the Wisdom of the Body - Nov 10-12 at Ascent Physical Therapy - 4560 South Carson St.

Friday evening 5:30-8pm - Welcome, Set Intention, Yoga Nidra

Saturday all-day 9:00-6:30pm - Yoga, Somatic Awareness, LUNCH!, Somatic Awareness, Yoga, Sound Bath

Sunday morning 9:30am-1:30pm - Yoga, Guided Meditation, LUNCH

Full weekend = $215

Please click on flyer for more info and who to contact to register.

There’s a mushroom sprouting in the Lake Tahoe Basin that’s poisonous and may cause health issues for both humans and pets.

Mark your calendars for a significant community event as Partnership Carson City proudly presents its bi-annual Drug Round-up on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event aims to raise awareness about the critical impact of keeping unused and expired prescription drugs within households.

Amy's Eden Senior Care & Assisted Homes will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 729 Gary Way in Carson City.

When Jenny Haas’ father Gene Anderson began showing signs of dementia, she thought her father was just getting older.

After he received a visit from Adult Protective Services, Jenny’s life was turned upside down as she struggled to find a new home for her father. During his disease, Jenny advocated for Gene’s health and safety until the day he died.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has partnered with Carson City Toyota and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center this October to offer all community members from the area to come join us for a child car seat safety check.

The Carson City 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 City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

NEW CLASS STARTING SATURDAY October 28th
Women’s Energy – 6-week class
Book online, walk-ins always welcome!

CARSON CITY INTUITIVE CENTER SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Aura/Chakra Healing Clinic – 1st & 3rd Saturday
10am - 1pm – walk-in’s welcome – by donation

Pet Healing Clinic
Every 1st Saturday of the month (weather permitting)

Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, is having a free training class on how to control life-threatening bleeding and perform hands-only CPR until help arrives.