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Carson City Health and Human Services announces possible first reinfection of COVID-19

We are reporting a possible COVID-19 reinfection in the Quad-County Region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a reinfection as someone who was infected once, recovered, and then become infected again 90 or more days after the first positive result.

Carson City seniors celebrate health in style

The Senior Celebration held Thursday at the Casino Fandango Ballroom in Carson City went off without a hitch with festivities including raffles, a cake walk, live entertainment, medical screenings and more.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 16

Good day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, May 16, 2019. We're looking at showers to continue through the day, which will be a nice change from all that spring pollen flying around. Today we've got the Senior Celebration at Casino Fandango, an afternoon hike, a Carson City CASA open house, art presentations, live music and more. Have a great day.

Senior Celebration this Thursday at Casino Fandango to include vaccinations, raffle prizes, free medical testing and more

Event Date: 
May 16, 2019 - 9:00am

The 21st annual Senior Celebration is coming to the new ball room of the Casino Fandango in Carson City on Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is Northern Nevada’s largest health and information fair in honor of Older American month. Senior Celebration is a free event with over 70 senior living experts who will be gathering to share information about their products and services.

Senior Celebration coming to Casino Fandango May 16

Event Date: 
May 16, 2019 (All day)

The 21st annual Senior Celebration is coming to the new ball room of the Casino Fandango on Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is Northern Nevada’s largest health and information fair in honor of Old American month.

Healthy Nevada Project offers no-cost genetic testing

Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 days until Tue Jul 10 2018 .
July 10, 2018 - 9:00am

The Healthy Nevada Project, one of the largest health literacy projects in the U.S., is coming to Carson City on Tuesday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Renown Medical Group, 6914 GS Richards Blvd.

UNR professor's research highlights recovery of Nevada's iconic Lahontan cutthroat trout

The Lahontan cutthroat trout was rediscovered in a "dinky" stream near the Nevada-Utah border. Genetic testing by University of Nevada, Reno Associate Professor of Biology Mary Peacock led to the rediscovery of an iconic Nevada fish.

Project Pink: Carson Tahoe hospital hosts May 12 breast health event

Event Date: 
May 12, 2016 - 4:30pm

Carson Tahoe Health is encouraging women with a family history of breast cancer to be proactive about their breast health by attending the Cancer Center’s annual Project Pink event. A woman’s risk of breast cancer doubles if she has a close relative (mother, sister, or daughter) who has been diagnosed with the disease.

Carson Tahoe's Project Pink: Empowering and Educating Women on Breast Health May 7, 2015:

Carson Tahoe Project Pink on May 7, 2015
Event Date: 
May 7, 2015 - 4:00pm

Carson Tahoe offers a special opportunity for women with a family history of breast cancer to learn about genetic risks and proactive steps to protect against the disease on May 7 at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.

Project Pink will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, located at 1535 Medical Parkway in North Carson City from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Admission is free and space is limited, so please secure your spot in advance: Call (775) 445-7500 to RSVP. Come with questions and leave with empowerment, knowledge and hope.

Empowering and Educating Women on Breast Health, Carson Tahoe Health Announces Project Pink Event

Event Date: 
May 7, 2015 - 4:00pm

Carson Tahoe offers a special opportunity for women with a family history of breast cancer to learn about genetic risks and proactive steps to protect against the disease.

With Mother’s Day coming up on May 10, Carson Tahoe Health is encouraging women with a family history of breast cancer to be proactive about their breast health by attending their annual event, Project Pink. A woman’s risk of breast cancer doubles if she has a close relative (mother, sister, or daughter) who has been diagnosed with the disease.

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