Health & Wellness

Seniors are invited to join "Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance" at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St. Carson City, for a 12-session class on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., starting April 18 and continuing through July 13. This class is free and open to the public.

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be in Carson City April 17-21, providing affordable dental care for Carson City area children.

CARSON CITY — The Public Health Emergency declared during the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end on March 31, 2023, which means current Medicaid enrollees will no longer be automatically renewed for benefits. Medicaid recipients will now need to have their eligibility redetermined to see if they still qualify for Medicaid coverage.

A recent rework of Senate Bill (SB) 156 deemed crisis stabilization centers eligible for licensure, as well as reimbursable by Medicaid, significantly expanding access to mental health and substance use care for people across Northern Nevada.

This six week hybrid class invites students to affirm and experience their inner divinity and, at the same time, honor their humanness and appreciate the beauty of who they are in the here and now on their path to higher and higher expressions of their divine nature.

Starting April 1, all Nevadans on Medicaid will start to have their accounts redetermined on an annual basis for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, causing many Nevadans to potentially lose their health care coverage. Nevada Health Link is helping to coordinate the transfer of qualifying applications to NevadaHealthLink.com to ensure Nevadans stay covered.

Are you interested in applying yoga and mindful movement as a form of trauma healing modality to your students, clients, family members or yourself?

Believe it or not, there's more to it than you think.

Donna Kapala never expected to be a complete match but, after a series of tests, she learned that one of her kidneys could save the life of someone she met 41 years prior on a teaching assignment to Australia. Her friend Sheila Hoban, one of the “six amigas,” was on the national waiting list and thanks to Kapala’s life-saving gift, she is alive and healthy today.

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.

As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford encourages teens and their families to establish a healthy consumption level of screen media. The term “screen media” captures not just social media, but also online games, podcasts, online videos for entertainment and emerging virtual reality platforms.

CARSON CITY — Silver State Accountable Care Organization (ACO) recently named Carson Tahoe Health’s Medical Group the winner in four categories listed in last year’s “Close the Gap Contest.” CTMG was recognized for their efforts in: Breast cancer screening, colorectal screening, tobacco use & cessation and depression screenings.

Fit 4 Life - fitness classes for those with Parkinson’s, MS, TBI or motor skill issues. Classes are taught by Nicole Marie Sawyer retired PT and current movement therspist, Pilates, Yoga and personal trainer dedicated to Neurological fitness and senior wellness.

Recent Douglas County homeowner radon test results show 21 percent of the homes tested during that past few months have elevated levels of cancer causing radon gas. In fact, some test results show alarming numbers in the 60’s, which is 1,500 percent above the EPA’s action level of 4 PicoCuries per liter of air.

Is quitting smoking a goal you've set for yourself in 2023? Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to quit to be a part of a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation.

Did you know that the Carson City School-Based Health Center is available to families of school-aged children? Located at 618 W. Musser Street behind the Gleason School at 604 Musser, health center services offered include:

DANCEFIT: Boogie those ol’ bones and booty to “oldies but goodies” music for an hour in easy dancy moves to delight the over ‘50’. No floorwork. All done standing with with hand weights provided to some tunes or other fun props (sticks, hoops, ribbons) at varying times. 4 p.m. Thursdays.

What a unique and opportunistic employment position nursing students are in at Western Nevada College. Instead of visiting potential employers for job interviews, the hospitals and health care facilities came to them Tuesday for WNC Nursing Program's annual Job Fair at the Carson City campus.

Circle of Life Community Hospice in Northern Nevada has initiated "The Hospice House Project” an establishment that is the first of its kind here in Northern Nevada.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Department of Health and Human Services recognized 211 Day as Nevada 211 works to empower individuals in achieving optimal self-sufficiency, health and well-being.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ February meeting is Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9 a.m., via Zoom (connection details below). The public meeting includes coalition and group partner updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, plus presentations by guest speakers.

The Division of Child and Family Services Victim Services Unit would like to invite all Nevada schools to participate in Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Division is asking teens to share what healthy love means to them by writing a message or posting a video on social media with the hashtag #NoTeenDVinNV which stands for “No teen dating violence in Nevada.”

African Americans are at an increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Join us during Black History Month to learn how Alzheimer’s Disease affects the African American community.

Nevada Health Centers' Mammovan will be in Carson City and Dayton this week to provide mammogram screenings with an appointment.

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.

Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.

CARSON CITY — As of Jan. 1, 2023, those with a Medicare drug coverage plan no longer have an out-of-pocket expense for vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Healthy Communities Coalition’s Yerington Food Pantry has served people in the Yerington area since 2017. With the generosity of Cheryl Giomi, who leased her Bridge Street building to the nonprofit at no charge, the Pantry continually expanded its work to stop hunger.

To kick off the new year, Prestige Senior Living is committed to helping older adults achieve their health and fitness resolutions. Prestige Senior Living invites the local community to attend a free webinar hosted by neuroscientist and aging expert Dr. Rob Winningham, on healthy brain practices and wellness in mind, body and spirit.

Come join us at the beautiful Brick & Pine Studio in downtown Carson City located at 305 North Carson Street, Suite 202 this Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 am for a one hour Vinyasa Flow yoga class instructed by Meg Hundley. Afterwards, enjoy a post workout cold pressed juice from So Juicy and learn how we can support you on your health and wellness journey.

New EnergyWork Class Starts this Saturday 10am to 12 pm. The Carson City Intuitive Center is located 1800 E William St # 202, Carson City. Go here for more information.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Effective Jan. 1, tobacco retailers are required to use scanning technology or an automated software-based system to verify age on anyone under the age of 40 before making sales of tobacco products.