Health & Wellness

Carson Tahoe Health today announced that patients and physicians in the region can now access the latest diagnostic imaging technology from Philips Medical Systems at Carson Tahoe Minden Medical Center (CTMMC). The CT (computed tomography) scanner produces crisp, detailed images of the body in just seconds.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Community Health have a large supply of flu vaccine for ages 6 months and older. No appointment needed from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. through January 25 (closed January 21).

Clinic locations are 900 E. Long Street in Carson City and 1538 US Highway 395 in the Stratton Center in Gardnerville. Flu rates are affordable; many insurances accepted, and low-cost options available. Call (775) 887-2190 or (775) 782-9038 for more information.

Dr. Craig Black, DC, is extremely pleased to announce the opening of ‘Inside Out Chiropractic’ on February 15th, 2013, at 214 W. Robinson Street in Carson City.

‘May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering’ is the core foundational belief for both Dr. Blacks’ personal ethos as well as the practice. Towards that end; Inside Out Chiropractic is a donation based practice and we accept all patients regardless of ability to pay!

Looking for a fertility awareness method that is reliable and healthy? Learn Natural Family Planning with the Couple to Couple League. Check out www.ccli.org for information and registration for upcoming classes.

With widespread flu being reported around the nation, Carson City and Douglas County health officials say they have large supplies of flu vaccine.

Based on recent reports from the CDC, the flu has started to peak nearly 5 weeks early this year, with significant activity reported in over 41 states with 18 deaths reported in children thus far. The predominant current flu strain that is being reported with widespread activity, H3N2 (Influenza A), appears to have good match to the flu strains in this year’s vaccine, according to a news release.

Winter Heroes Needed! United Blood Services invites you to our Special Event. Come out and donate blood and receive a United Blood Service snowman T-shirt (while supplies last) Also be entered to win a $500.00 Gift Card. Come enjoy lunch with us as you help save up to 3 lives!
Earn extra reward points this month when you make and keep your appointment.

FIND THE HERO IN YOU!

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES
256 E WINNIE LANE
CARSON CITY
775-887-9111

Who needs a yoga mat? Climb up on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) at the Carson City Aquatic Facility, 9 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and experience yoga in a whole new way.

Practicing yoga on a SUP builds endurance, balance, full body strength and coordination. It will not only require your full attention and heighten your level of awareness, but it may even tap into your sense of playfulness and humor. So pack your smile along with a towel and come join us for yoga on the water!

For more information go to: www.yogasol-carsoncity.com

Three free one- hour seminars on romantic relationships sponsored by the Carson City Library in cooperation with Children and Family Counseling, LLC. In this first seminar, remember back to how your relationship started. Rekindle your romance, visualize your dream of "Us" and fan the flames of love. For more information, contact 775-400-2996 or visit www.cficounseling.com

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a convenience store, three restaurants and a weight loss center. See the full report below.

Seventy-two-year-old L. Brown of northern Nevada first learned he had prostate cancer back in 1995. “I tell people who are diagnosed, there is no need to panic, although I certainly did, at least 52 times or more,” he said laughing. “I’ve learned this is something you can control and live with because it is manageable. “

The Sierra Nevada Health Center in Carson City will be offering reduced cost flu vaccines on Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. The reduced cost of the flu vaccine is $15. They are accepting new patients who would like to receive the flu vaccine. They are also offering pediatric immunizations on Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 3325 Research Way. No appointment is necessary.

United Blood Services Welcome everyone to our Special Holiday Heroes Event.
Enjoy Lunch donated by Olive Garden, hot cider, and refreshments. Holiday singers will also be here at 12:00 noon
All donors will be entered to win a $500.00 visa gift card, a holiday centerpiece from Sierra Florist and more.
Request a gift card you can use to tell someone you donated in honor or memory of someone special, it makes a great gift and it's FREE!
Save up to 3 lives this Holiday Season - Donate Blood!

256 E Winnie Lane
Carson City
887-9111

The Carson City Recreation Department, through the generous support of Let Them Be Kids, is proud to announce the Joe Lopez Adult/Child Swim Hour for Children with Autism and ASD.

This program is a first of its kind in the Carson Valley and is designed specifically to expose children and adults with autism or ASD to the water. The swim hour is free of charge to anyone affected by Autism and is the precursor to the Joe Lopez Adaptive Swim program which will teach water safety and swim lessons to those on the spectrum and is set to begin in the first quarter of 2013.

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City announces the opening of the newly remodeled fast track ER and triage lobby at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Providing fast track ER since moving into the regional medical center in 2005, the Carson Tahoe Health remodel affords the opportunity to improve patient safety, efficiency, speed of care, capacity, and monitoring in the 24-hour Emergency Department’s fast track triage, registration, and waiting room areas.

When temperatures drop, it doesn't take long to start affecting the body. Which is why it's necessary to be prepared when you're outdoors.
This is the time of year when thousands of people are visiting Lake Tahoe as well as our parks. But park rangers say the problem is, most people aren't prepared.

Partnership Carson City gathered coats for the Students in Transition Program operated by the Carson City School District.
The tables in the Carson City Sheriff's Office meeting room were filled with coats of all sizes and colors much to the delight of program coordinator Peggy Sweetland (left). Shown with Sweetland are Mayor Robert Crowell, chairman of Partnership Carson City, and PCC Executive Director Kathy Bartosz.

The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City will give busy caregivers a break this holiday season by offering free respite care for their elderly loved ones.

It’s often difficult for caregivers to find time for themselves and that challenge is compounded during the busy holiday season. Because of that, Lodge employees will offer the free respite help on December 12th and 19th from 11am to 3pm.

Get into the Spirit of Christmas by attending the third annual Cookies with Santa benefit event for the Ron Wood Family Resource Center Saturday, Dec. 15 at Café at Adele’s in Carson City. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., families are invited to dine on cookies, cocoa and cider and meet with Santa, while providing for children in need in the community.

Overeating at Thanksgiving means four days of overindulgence. It’s long enough to set a pattern for life. Thanksgiving dinner alone brings with it about five thousand calories, that’s a lot of eating. We overeat to relieve tension, and there is sure enough of that to go around at Thanksgiving. Relatives who haven’t seen each other for years get together for ego mashing over the potatoes. You end up with a migraine and a killer desire for pie. And we were born with overdeveloped guilt feelings regarding pie.

Two community runs will help Carson City residents prepare for then work off the upcoming Thanksgiving feast.
Promoting her personal platform, “running against obesity” Miss Eagle Valley Brooklyn Maw is hosting the Miss Eagle Valley's 2012 Turkey Trot at Carson High School on Saturday.
For those wanting to be proactive, Kaia F.I.T. will hold its fourth annual Gratitude Gallop 5K and 8K on Thanksgiving morning, which is a fundraiser for Food for Thought.

Want to change your life? Carson City CrossFit is less than 30 days away from picking four committed athletes to shed pounds at no cost in 2013.
Carson City CrossFit wants to give back to the community and is providing 'Shred the New Year 2013, Let’s Get Real' slots to four individuals who are 50 pounds or more overweight, who are looking for a lifestyle change and are ready to make a 14-week commitment to CrossFit. Applications are now being accepted.

The following restaurant inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. Two restaurants and a convenience store were reviewed. Read the full report below.

2013 UPDATE: Chefs Charlie Abowd and Mark Estee join forces for a second time, creating a menu for the fourth annual Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner that will outshine every past event. This year’s event takes place Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Stephanie Gardner, executive director for Food for Thought, receives a proclamation from the Governor's Office read by the Governor's Chief of Staff Gerald Gardner at their open house and ribbon cutting.

The following restaurant inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. See the full report below.

In partnership with Nevada Volunteers, Nevada Health Centers invites patients to enter to win a Nintendo Wii as part of “National Make a Difference Day.”
Happy, Healthy Halloween will be on Friday, October 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community is encouraged to come in to Sierra Nevada Health Center to enter the drawing for the Nintendo Wii, pick-up healthy eating habits literature and healthy snacks. Nevada Health Centers promotes living an active lifestyle to improve overall health and to decrease obesity.

Barton Memorial Hospital’s da Vinci® Si Surgical System will be on display for special public viewing during Nevada Day on Saturday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carson City’s Nugget Convention Center Lobby.

Nevada Day attendees will have the opportunity to “test drive” the da Vinci and enter to win an iPad. Barton Memorial Hospital, located in South Lake Tahoe, is one of the only hospitals serving Northern Nevada and California to offer da Vinci single-site gallbladder surgery.

All aboard the V&T Railroad for an unforgettable Halloween train ride where the living spirits of Northern Nevada can lift and embolden cancer patients and their care givers.
The Oct. 27 Halloween V&T train is a fundraiser for the nonprofit foundation Empowered Lives through the Cancer Journey, an organization established to support, encourage and empower both the patient and their caregivers throughout their cancer treatment.

The following restaurant inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes cafes, a drive-in, a pizza take and bake, a supermarket and Carson High School. See the full report below.

Carson City CrossFit gives back to the community. Shred the New Year 2013, Let’s Get Real. Carson City CrossFit is looking for four individual that are 50 pounds or more overweight, looking for a lifestyle change and ready to commit to 14 weeks of CrossFit.