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Carson City 13th in health outcomes among Nevada counties

WEBHealth outcomes – measured by a combination of length and quality of life – have remained at 13th in the state since 2016. The Carson City Board of Health

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Get Healthy Carson City: National Public Health Week

WEBNational Public Health Week is here, and communities across the nation are coming together to celebrate and promote wellness for all. From April 1-7, people of all …

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Quad County public health survey available Serving Carson City …

WEBQuad County public health survey available. An online health-related needs survey focused on Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties will be available until …

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Health insurance open enrollment season is here

WEBThe annual season to enroll in health insurance began Saturday with the start of the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare and will continue with Open …

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Get Healthy Carson City: Community Health Centers are here for you

WEBThe work of healthcare professionals was brought to the forefront of the news due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most are familiar with hospitals or clinics, but …

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Carson Tahoe unveils plans for youth mental health services

WEBCarson Tahoe Health is responding to a “desperate” need in the community for youth mental health services by retrofitting existing properties, planning a multimillion …

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Q&A with Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

WEBQuestion: What is the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and what does it provide Nevadans?. Answer: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for …

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Health insurance season is upon us with more choices for 2022 in …

WEBHealth Insurance open enrollment began on Friday, Oct. 15 for those on Medicare. Open enrollment, for those age 64 and under, begins on Nov. 1.

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Get Healthy Carson City: Together Everyone Achieves More

WEBCCHHS’ fiscal year 2024 budget is $10,640,864. CCHHS manages 45 grants, four program income accounts, and nine indigent fund accounts. Of the total budget, …

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Carson Tahoe Health: Finding balance, caring for your mental health

WEBIt’s a term that has been resurfacing now more than ever: mental health. While this topic has been highlighted more recently in the media, discussed in the work …

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CCHHS: Many area residents struggle to meet basic needs

WEBCCHHS Director Nicki Aaker and Deputy Director Jeanne Freeman presented the findings. According to the assessment, many residents in the quad county area are …

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Banner Health: Knowing when you have the flu Serving Carson …

WEBInfluenza (or the flu) is a contagious respiratory (breathing) virus that can cause many mild to severe symptoms and breathing problems. When you’re feeling sick, …

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New hospital part of years-long expansion plan

WEBThe 300,000-square-foot Sierra Medical Center at Innovation Drive and Longley Lane is the crown jewel of those expansion efforts, though. Currently, the new …

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Carson Tahoe aims to hire 20 providers by 2024

WEBIn hiring upward of 20 doctors and providers this year, Carson Tahoe Health officials are hoping to address pressing needs in the community. “We’ve got close to 20 …

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Central Nevada Health District established

WEBThe creation of the Central Nevada Health District and Central Nevada Health District Board of Health was approved by the Nevada Board of Health on Dec. 2 …

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CTH expands apprentice program to address nurse shortage

WEBAccording to CTH, the apprentice program increases “the likelihood of retention.”. “The NAP program has been in place since 2006 and, in the last six years …

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Carson City School-Based Health Center open during spring break

WEBThe School-Based Health Center, operated in partnership between Nevada Health Centers and the Carson City School District, will be open normal hours during …

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State discussion focuses on teen mental wellness

WEBNevada also saw an increase in teen and young adult suicides in 2021. For 12- to 17-year-olds, the state was 13th in the nation with a 22.22% increase, and among …

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COVID-19 cases increasing but down from last year

WEBAccording to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, COVID-19 deaths in Carson City total 238 since the pandemic started, versus 12,109 …

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CTH nominated for 'Most Beautiful Hospitals' contest

WEBCarson Tahoe Health has been nominated for the "2023 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the USA" contest, organized by Soliant Health, according to a news …

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New locations open for two Carson City businesses

WEBIt opened its doors Nov. 12. (Photo: Faith Evans/Nevada Appeal) Two Carson City businesses both cut ribbons on new locations this month. Residents can …

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