Health & Wellness
Carson Valley Medical Center welcomes Lisa McKinney, APRN, to Ironwood Primary Care
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 11:20amCarson Valley Medical Center welcomed Lisa McKinney, APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), to its Ironwood Primary Care clinic. McKinney is accepting patients in family practice in CVMC’s newly remodeled clinic in Minden.
Public encouraged to participate in Community Health Needs Assessment for Quad Counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 6:12amTrain for life: Carson City CrossFit to offer sober-living program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 10:46amFor those in Carson City struggling with addiction, a new type of help is on the horizon: Carson City CrossFit has recently partnered with "The Phoenix" to support those wishing to lead a sober lifestyle.
The Phoenix is a nonprofit organization that helps people in their journey to sobriety and healthy living through fitness.
Douglas schools, health office host back-to-school vaccine clinic for children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 5:04pmMINDEN — The Douglas County School District and Douglas County Community Health Clinic invite parents and guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines.
Here's To Your Health magazine, Summer 2022
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 11:45amMen, it’s time to take charge of your health! Read more from Carson Tahoe Health and test how much you know about prostate cancer. Plus, learn how smart choices can help lead to living a longer life! Here’s To Your Health, Summer 2022: https://bit.ly/3zf1QVH
988 mental health crisis lifeline available for Nevadans beginning Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/14/2022 - 2:30pmCARSON CITY — Compassionate, accessible care will be available to Nevadans statewide by dialing an easy to remember three-digit number starting Saturday, July 16.
Prestige Senior Living hosts free Webinar: How Older Adults Can Maintain a Healthy Body and Mind
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/14/2022 - 1:21pmMany people understand the importance of exercising both the body and the brain, but the connection between the two is often overlooked.
In fact, studies show that brain and body fitness should happen in conjunction with each other. Join Prestige Senior Living Arbor Place and neuroscientist and aging expert Dr. Rob Winningham for a free webinar on Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. PST for valuable insight into the relationship between the body and the brain.
Nevada vaccination data for newly eligible population added to COVID-19 Dashboard
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:53amCARSON CITY — Beginning Wednesday Nevada’s COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated to include COVID-19 vaccination for those ages 6 months to 4 years old.
State monitors monkeypox; says 5 cases identified in Nevada with risk remaining low
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 2:55pmThe Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of State Epidemiology continues to monitor and respond to the current monkeypox virus outbreak in the U.S. and Nevada. As of July 11, five monkeypox virus cases have been identified in Nevada and 767 cases have been identified nationally across 36 U.S states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Column: overcome joint pain for improved quality of life; free wellness webinar Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 6:30amIn an active lifestyle, joint health is a top priority. Your joints — hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists — allow you to perform sports and daily activities and are needed to move and thrive. Over time, an active lifestyle may lead to wear and tear — the eventual breakdown of protective cartilage — causing friction in the joints. This friction ultimately results in joint pain and injury.
Dance-Fit and Yoga Flow offered at Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/10/2022 - 6:48amMeditation in Silver City Nevada July 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 3:01pmThe current artist-in-residence in Silver City, Brian Schorn, is also a certified meditation instructor. On Tuesday July 5 at 10am, he is offering teens and adults a free session in Calm-Abiding meditation, which is used in mindfulness practices.
Carson City health center hosts final walk-in COVID, flu vaccination clinic Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 4:37pmNevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during at its final walk-in clinic on Wednesday, June 22, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Two cases of rabid bats confirmed in Douglas, Clark counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 10:04amThe Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed two cases of rabies in bats in Douglas and Clark counties.
Carson City health center offers COVID, select vaccinations at Wednesday walk-in clinic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/21/2022 - 5:33pmNevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center in Carson City will provide COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, June 22.
Want to quit smoking? Carson Tahoe Health offers summer tobacco cessation classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/19/2022 - 4:50pmCarson City health center offers walk-in COVID, other select vaccinations Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 2:11pmNevada 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, June 15, from 9 to 11 a.m.
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
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Saturday June 18th, 10am-4pm
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Readings offered: Past Lives & Spirit Guides
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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.