Health & Wellness

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday:

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

Hello 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.

Are 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 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.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.

Celebrate American Heart Month with our FREE "Help Your Heart" Health and Wellness Educational Series. All events take place at the Health & Wellness Institute, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. No need to RSVP, just stop by!

Good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. We are exactly one week away until Thanksgiving. Today is the early deadline for the annual Turkey Trot so be sure to sign up to assure a t-shirt and goodie bag. Also on tap today are networking opportunities, the Peace Officer Standards and Training graduation, an artist reception for Louise Noel at Artsy Fartsy and more.

November is Diabetes Awareness month. Throughout the month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a variety of FREE classes and events to raise awareness and offer support. All classes and events will be located at the Health & Wellness Institute (1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250).

Schedule for Thursday:
11 – Noon Nutrition and Diabetes, Holiday Style Laura Deverse, Registered Dietitian

Noon – 1 PM Metabolic Syndrome, Dr. David Johnson

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. For those keeping score there are 9 days until Thanksgiving and 42 days until Christmas. Today there's day and evening organized hiking activities hosted by Muscle Powered, a fascinating lecture about the Nevada State Children's Home; Diabetes Awareness Month activities offered through Carson Tahoe Health, art showings and more.

Hello Carson City and welcome to another bright, sunny yet cool fall day in the capital city. Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 with the weekend now in sight. There's quite a few activities in the works today. Something for the mind, body and sharing food with others for the soul.

November is Diabetes Awareness month. Throughout the month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a variety of FREE classes and events to raise awareness and offer support. All classes and events will be located at the Health & Wellness Institute (1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250).

Tuesday, Nov. 13th classes:

Noon – 1 PM Foot Health & Diabetes, Dr. Keith Card

1 – 2 PM Diabetes Awareness Walk

November is Diabetes Awareness month. Throughout the month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a variety of FREE classes and events to raise awareness and offer support. All classes and events will be located at the Health & Wellness Institute (1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250).

Thursday, Nov. 8th classes:

5 – 6 PM Type II and You. What’s Your Risk? Syndi Skilling, RN CDE

6 – 7 PM Treating and Managing Type II Diabetes, Dr. John Sutton

November is Diabetes Awareness month. Throughout the month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a variety of FREE classes and events to raise awareness and offer support. All classes and events will be located at the Health & Wellness Institute (1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250).

Tuesday, Nov. 6th classes:

11 AM-Noon - Exercise for Diabetes Management class, Colleen Bannister

Noon-1 PM - Type I Diabetes & Technology class, Dr. Sharleen Sidhu

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is partnering with Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to sponsor a "Prescription Drug Round Up" at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The conveniently located Round Up helps people bring unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.

Collecting expired and unused medications can prevent damage to the water supply that would otherwise result from flushing them down toilets and drains.

Are 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.

Are 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.

Peripheral 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.

Do 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.

The 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.

Independence Day isn’t until Wednesday, but the red, white, and blue celebration starts now. For a complete listing of upcoming Independence Day events and fireworks displays in the area, you can go HERE. See the trains under steam at the Nevada State Railroad and ride the rails to your heart’s content.

This is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.

SATURDAY:

Join 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

The pelvic floor is composed of several muscles that provide support for our organs and stability to the pelvis for movement. It’s a fact of life that through time women are faced with changes in their bodies that may lead to or create pelvic floor weakening. Everything rests on your pelvic floor, so ladies… it’s time to take control!

CARSON 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.

Join us for February's special Heart Month Event Classes! All of these events are free and open to the public!

New and Improved Hypertension Guidelines
February 8
Health & Wellness Institute, 1470 Medical Pkwy
Noon – 1:00 PM
Dr. Neil Aboul-Hosn

Join us for February's special Heart Month Event Classes! All of these events are free and open to the public!

Anxiety and Blood Pressure
Feb. 1
Health & Wellness Institute, 1470 Medical Pkwy
Noon – 1:00 PM
Dr. David Baker

In recognition of February as American Heart Month, Carson Tahoe Health will be hosting a series of complementary heart health management classes throughout the month.

What 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.

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Price:
$50.00

When is the event?:
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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What 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
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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