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Carson City district provides health screening guide for parents before sending their kids to school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 7:59amWith the anticipation of students and employees once again physically going back to school in Carson City this week, the Carson City School District has provided a guide for parents to use to perform health and wellness screenings of their students before they step on a school bus or enter a school campus each day.
Carson City sober-living facility closes, declares bankruptcy after client's death: Part II
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:38amOn July 25, Joe Tummarello, a long-term client with Carson City-based sober-living facility Lyfe Recovery, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital. By all accounts, a month before his death he had been in fine health for a man of 76. He dealt with COPD and needed an oxygen tank to breathe in the high altitude of northern Nevada, but a check-up with his doctors during May of 2019 showed he was nowhere near the brink of death.
However, after being relocated to Carson City from Lyfe Recovery’s Reno facility, Joe’s medication was withheld and he was denied medical intervention after a rapid deterioration of his health, which ultimately, it is alleged, led to his death.
Family searches for answers to why father died after stay in Carson City sober-living home
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:48amWhen Joe Tummarello moved into a sober living home in Carson City called Lyfe Recovery, his friends and family thought he was doing well. However, at the end of July, he wound up in the hospital after his health declined rapidly. His family says this was due to severe neglect at the hands of the owner and manager of the facility. By several accounts, he was denied medical treatment until a senior living home provider stepped in and took him to the hospital, where he died a week later.
The question is: did Joe Tummarello die before his time? And if the answer is yes, then is someone responsible for his demise?
Obituary for Roger M. Laird
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:44pmRoger Morrison Laird passed away on August 6, 2019, in the comfort of his home in Carson City, NV surrounded by close family.
Roger was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean (Russell) Laird. They shared 56 years of marriage.
Obituary: Susan G. Nardi
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 11:15amSusan Gastall Nardi, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2019 surrounded by family. Susan and her husband Ronald enjoyed 58 years of happy marriage together.
Air quality 'hazardous' Thursday morning in Douglas, continued unhealthy in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 8:54amAir quality in Douglas County reached the "hazardous"level again Thursday morning, the second time this week, while air quality in Carson City is in the "unhealthy" stage due to smoke from wildfires in the region, according to AirNow.gov.
State warns of unhealthy, hazardous air quality in Carson City, Douglas and surrounding areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 4:50pmUPDATE 10:47AM TUESDAY: Air quality readings in Carson City and Douglas County were in the "unhealthy" range, according to AirNow.gov. The National Weather Service advises periods of degraded air quality will continue. However, many areas could see thinning smoke for at least the next couple days as winds shift to more east to southeast direction. This would carry the bulk of any new smoke away from the area, forecasters say. This may be a short-lived break as westerly flow looks like it will return late in the week and for the weekend.
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Air quality monitors in Carson City and Gardnerville are reporting levels of particulate matter in the unhealthy to hazardous range due to smoke from the wildfires in California, according to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
Carson City officials address health concern, risks due to heavy smoke from California wildfire
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 1:44pmCarson City Health and Human Services has been receiving several calls about the impact of the smoke from the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County, Calif.
Free cessation medications available to help Nevada smokers quit
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 11:12amSmokers in Nevada can get free medications to help them quit. Medications made available by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health include gum and/or patches, lozenges, inhaler, and/or nasal spray. Supplies may be limited.
Marion Ann Hanna
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 5:39pmMarion Ann Hanna passed away at home with her family present on March 29, 2016 from end stage COPD ...
Get the shot: Carson City area flu clinics Thursday and next week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 5:36pmCarson City Health and Human Services will host flu vaccination clinics this Thursday and next Tuesday as it continues to help build community immunity. By getting a flu vaccine this year, citizens are not only protecting themselves but others from falling ill to the flu.
Carson City sheriff’s weekend arrest report: Woman jailed on suspicion of felony DUI
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/26/2015 - 11:41amA 47-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Saturday in the area of Stewart and William streets on suspicion of felony DUI with a prior conviction and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City health department announces 2015 flu season community vaccination events
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 12:41pmThe first week of October marks the official start of flu season in the United States. Beginning in October and lasting through May, flu season is the period when flu germs are most likely to be circulating and to make people sick.
Obituary - Ron "Gonzo" Gonzales
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 6:41pmAug. 7, 1951 – Aug. 14, 2015
After spending his 64th birthday with his closest family, and fulfilling his wish to live to 64 years of age and force his family to sing, “When I'm 64,” to him, Ron Gonzales, known to most as Gonzo, died at 2:33 a.m. August 14, after suffering from COPD for decades. He spent his last week pleasantly, able to read for the first time in several years after suffering deteriorating eyesight – he'd received a Kindle for his birthday. His last day was spent with his granddaughter and wife, having fun with those he loved.
Carson City residents feel impact of wildfire smoke
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/24/2015 - 10:14amCarson City Health and Human Services has been receiving several calls about the impact of the smoke from the Washington Fire in Alpine County, Calif. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials.
Robert Leon Gilder
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 3:31pmFeb. 22, 1943 - Aug. 19, 2014 Robert Leon Gilder passed away Renown Medical Center on August 19, 2014 of complications from COPD. He ...
Carson City health officials say flu vaccine available to address increase in cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/04/2014 - 6:30amBased on recent reports from the CDC, beginning in November 2013, there has been a number of reports of severe respiratory illness among young and middle-aged adults, many of whom were infected with Influenza A, the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus.
Carson City prepares for widespread increase in flu, vaccines readily available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 2:02pmWith 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.
Obituary: Nancy S. King
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 4:01amNancy S. King, 69, passed away peacefully at home, on June 18, 2012, after a valiant fight with COPD. Nancy was born on October 26, 1942, to John and Beverly Seibert. Nancy grew up in Huntingto...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Hanley White
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 4:01amMary Ellen White, 66, passed away Saturday evening, February 25, after suffering from complications of COPD. She died in the loving presence of her husband of more than 29 years, Tom Card; John Wh...
Get Healthy Carson City: Make the New Year Tobacco Free!
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 12:35pmTwenty percent of adults in Nevada said they smoke, but of those, 40 percent say they have considered quitting or would like to take action to quit smoking. The New Year brings a chance to act on the desire to quit. Why not make your health a priority this year and resolve to quit smoking?
Ground and air crews continue to battle Buckeye Fire
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 11:47amToday, firefighters throughout the region continue to battle the Buckeye Fire, five miles west of Bridgeport. The Buckeye Fire started yesterday, September 25, 2011 around 11 a.m.
No structures have been lost and no injuries have been reported. Firefighters have been faced with steep terrain and changing wind conditions making it a difficult fire to contain. As of this morning the size of the fire is estimated to be approximately 1,200 acres. At the time of this release there is no estimate on when containment will occur. The investigation of the cause of the fire is still ongoing.