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Carson Medical Group says some staff has been exposed to COVID-19

Carson Medical Group said Wednesday in a Facebook post that some of its employees were exposed to the COVID-19 virus. The medical group, established in 1974 in Northern Nevada, has locations in Carson City, Reno and Minden and employs more than 180 people.

Carson City resident cannot get tested for COVID-19, she says, despite showing symptoms

On Thursday, a sobering post began circulating through social media. Abby, a Carson City resident, believes she has COVID-19, and her doctor told her she is presumed to have it. However, because of a lack of tests available, she and many others like her are unable to be tested for the rapidly-spreading, potentially fatal virus.

Carson City Health and Human Services educator explains recent national accreditation

It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer features guest Valerie Cauhape, health educator with Carson City Health and Human Services. Last month the Carson City health department became Nevada's first accredited health department through the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Carson City health officials to test mobile medical disaster facility

As a followup to a June mass fatality exercise, the Carson City Health and Human Services Office will conduct a test on Tuesday of its inflatable temporary holding facility that may be deployed in the event of a health emergency or disaster.

Carson City health officials issue reminder over Whooping Cough jabs

CARSON CITY — An outbreak of Whooping Cough that recently took the lives of two California infants, both under the age of three months, should serve as a call to action, Carson City health officials said.

An alarming 219 cases of pertussis have been recorded in California so far this year, up dramatically from 118 cases during the same time frame last year.

Chamber Mixer at Casino Fandango, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17, 5 p.m.
Chamber Mixer at Casino Fandango
Enjoy the February Mixer, network and see all that Casino Fandango has to offer.

Carson City Chamber Breakfast Club

Tuesday, February 2, 7:30 a.m.

Chamber Mixer at the Carson Nugget

Wednesday, January 20, 5:00 p.m.

For those waiting patiently for FREE H1N1 (Swine) flu shot, here ya go!

For all those who did not qualify to receive an early H1N1 (Swine) flu shot, here’s your chance. Free H1N1 (Swine) flu shots will be given out free, FREEEEEE of charge to all comers.

Issuing of vaccine being worked out

The Carson City Health Department is preparing for the possible fall release of a swine flu vaccine undergoing clinical studies right now, an official said.

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