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Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness offers Diabetes Support Group
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 3:51pmJoin us for a monthly diabetes support group virtually and/or in person, at the Health & Wellness Institute (1470 Medical PKWY, Suite 250). Each month will feature a different topic. Support group classes are led by Bridget Wood, RD, LD, and or Stefanie Bischoff, BSN, RN
When: September 10th from 3 - 4 PM
In-person registration and masks are required. There is a 50% capacity limitation. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3bmY670
— If attending the virtual zoom class, there is NO NEED to register. Registration is for IN-PERSON only. See Less
Skin Cancer Prevention Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 3:22pmFree Skin Cancer Screening Compliments Of Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute
Did you know that skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers? It’s estimated that over one million Americans develop some type of skin cancer every year. Overexposure to sunlight (including tanning) is the main cause, especially when it results in sunburn and blistering. Avoiding the sun is your best defense, but when you can’t, have your skin checked by a professional on a regular basis.
When?
October 9 from 9 AM - 5 PM (Lunch Break from Noon - 1 PM)
Carson Tahoe Health helps raise awareness, education for American Heart Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 2:14pmIn recognition of February as American Heart Month, Carson Tahoe Health will be participating in and hosting several educational and awareness events throughout the month.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 9:27amAt Carson Tahoe, we believe that diabetes education and support is an important resource. Whether you're practicing self-management for your own diabetes care, need assistance learning to help care for a loved one, or are just looking to learn about prevention, we're here for you every step of the way. In observance of Diabetes Awareness Month, join us for a variety of complimentary classes and activities to help raise awareness and offer support throughout the month of November.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, September 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 5:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Events around the capital city include a monthly lunch series at the Nevada State Library featuring author, professor and poet Lindsay Wilson, a Sierra Nevada Forum discussion on Nevada's Native Tribes, past, present and future; heart and vascular screenings through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, family craft and movie night at Carson City Library and more.
HeartSmart: Stroke and Vascular Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 8:56amAre you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.
Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.
Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration, please contact (775) 445-7337.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, August 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 9:58pmHeading into Thursday, August 29, 2019 and we're ready and due for the upcoming three-day holiday weekend ahead. Looking around the Carson City area for Thursday there's art showings, a Muscle Powered hike, a Partnership Carson City training and lunch and then a vigil to recognize and prevent opioid overdose and more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, August 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 5:45pmMarching forward to the midweek, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 will continue to bring sunny skies with a chance of isolated thunderstorms around the capital city. Ahead for the day includes NNDA's Business Edge breakfast at Carson Valley Inn, A "Lunch and Learn" workshop at Carson Nugget, art showings, a Chautauqua presentation of "Sisters of the Sage" at Dangberg Historic Park, Salsa dancing and more.
Job fair at Carson Nugget, Relay for Life fundraiser and more: Tuesday events around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 6:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 27, 2019 we're looking at continued hot weather around the capital city, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 90s. Ahead is a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a Fat Tuesday business networking gathering, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, free skin cancer testing offered by Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Free Skin Cancer Screening and Lecture Compliments Of Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 8:45amCarson Dermatology on behalf of Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute is offering free skin cancer screenings. Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers. It is estimated that more than one million Americans develop skin cancer every year. Sun avoidance is the best defense against skin cancer.
Overexposure to sunlight (including tanning) is the main cause of skin cancer especially when it results in sunburn and blistering.
Screenings are by appointment only. Book your appointment here: https://bit.ly/2Y31iRT
Events around Carson City for Thursday, April 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:47amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, April 18, 2019. Another day of sunshine and warm temperatures are ahead. We've got a mixed plate of activities lined up today including art showings, a poetry reading, day hike, live music and more. Enjoy the day.
HeartSmart: Stroke and Vascular Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 8:36amAre you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.
Carson Tahoe Health introduces anterior hip replacement procedure, hosts March 28 presentation
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 9:25amCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health is proud to announce the addition of direct anterior hip replacement surgery to its surgical capabilities, allowing patients the option for a minimally-invasive procedure with a quick recovery time.
HeartSmart: Stroke and Vascular Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 11:17amAre you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.
Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.
Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration please contact (775) 445-7337.
HeartSmart: Low cost stroke and vascular screenings offered in Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 11:15amAre you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.
HeartSmart: Stroke and Vascular Screenings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 3:32pmPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 11:51amDo you have pre-diabetes? In conjunction with the CDC and the National Diabetes Prevention Program, we offer a year-long program that has proven to be effective in reducing the risk of diabetes.
This program begins on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, from 4 - 5 PM. Cost is $240, annually and payment options are available. This program will be held at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute (1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250) Registration required. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2nCge4v For more information or questions, please contact our Wellness Assitant at 775-445-7337.
Ladies, It's Time to Take Control
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 9:08amThe Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute (HWI), offers a six-week program starting on August 6, for women of all ages. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control, or prevent the need for future surgeries, we're here to help.
Family Meal Planning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 11:30amJoin us for a 3-week series and learn about 'real food' menu options for and planning for busy families. Each class will have a different focus such as the 'Western Way of Eating,' healthy eating habits for kids and teens, and how to eat mindfully for a longer life. The series begins June 12, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute. Sign up https://carsontahoe.salsalabs.org/familymealplanning/index.html
Class Dates
June 12, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
June 19, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
June 26, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings in April
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 2:33pmCARSON CITY — In light of the latest research indicating that about 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, Carson Tahoe Health is offering several low-cost HeartSmart screenings to the community.
Carson Tahoe invites community to attend free heart health awareness classes in February
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:32pmIn recognition of February as American Heart Month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a series of complementary heart health management classes throughout the month.
Intuitive Eating
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 4:00pmWhat is intuitive eating? It’s a revolutionary 5- week program that can help you create a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. Through these groundbreaking hour-long classes, you can make peace with food, free yourself from chronic dieting, and rediscover the pleasures of eating.
Sign by clicking here.
Price:
$50.00
When is the event?:
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Intuitive Eating
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 3:54pmWhat is intuitive eating? It’s a revolutionary 5- week program that can help you create a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. Through these groundbreaking hour-long classes, you can make peace with food, free yourself from chronic dieting, and rediscover the pleasures of eating.
https://carsontahoe.salsalabs.org/intuitiveeatingfebruary2018/index.html
Ticket purchase & pre-registration required
When is the event?:
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Carson Tahoe Invites Community to Free Diabetes Awareness Month Classes in November
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 4:11pmCARSON CITY — In commemorating Diabetes Awareness Month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a series of complementary diabetes self-management classes throughout the month of November.
Your Health is Within Reach
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 3:14pmPlease join us at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute, located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Guest speakers from 5-6pm are Syndi Skilling, RN, CDE and Susie Roaldson, RN, CDE discussing blood sugar monitoring, identifying patterns and keeping records. From 6-7pm will be John Sutton, DO, discussing diabetes diagnosis and progression. Please register at carsontahoe.com/wellness or for more information, contact (775) 445-8607.
Motiyogachi
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 3:16pmMoTiYoGaChi (pronounced Moe-Tie-Yo-Gah-Chee) combines primal tribal movements with the fluid, meditative movements of tai chi, chi kung, and yoga. A fun, low-impact, multi-level movement class to strengthen the body, energize the spirit, and calm the mind. 'Moti' will leave you feeling alive, empowered, energized, and filled with peace. $5.00 per class for 10 weeks beginning August 20th (excluding Labor Day weekend) ending October 29th, 2016. Location is Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute; 1470 Medical Parkway - Ste.250; Carson City, NV.
Carson Tahoe Family Meal Planning Class
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 10:37am3-week series, Wednesdays, starting July 27
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute,
1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250, North Carson City
Cost is $10. Visit www.carsontahoe.com/wellness to sign up or for more information, contact (775) 445-5169
Ladies, It's Time to Take Control!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 2:33pmThis six-week program for women of all ages will be offered at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control or help prevent the need for future surgeries, register or call (7750 445-5169 for further information.
Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm beginning May 16th.
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Carson Tahoe Health Diabetes Prevention Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 4:12pmPlease join our year-long Diabetes Prevention Program beginning on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This program consists of 16 weekly sessions plus 6 monthly sessions. Enrollment fee is $40, each session is $10 and payment plans are available. Learn about healthy eating, increasing physical activity, and setting and achieving goals. Groups are led by a Lifestyle Coach who facilitates the discussion and helps you find personal solutions.
Carson Tahoe Health Intuitive Eating Class
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 2:53pmPlease register for this 5 week, hour long course. This revolutionary program can help you create a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. Make peace with food, free yourself from chronic dieting, and rediscover the pleasures of eating. Classes begin on 4/14/2016 thru 5/12/2016 at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV. Contact (775) 445-5169 for further information.
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