Carson City therapist: How to deal with stress and despair
By Kim Palchikoff As the COVID-19 pandemic death toll reaches nearly 100,000 in the U.S. and continues to rise, as do the numbers of unemployed, living with fear, anxiety, stress … Read More
It’s the worst time to skimp on mental-health resources
NOTE: If you are in crisis call Nevada’s 24/7 Crisis Support Services 1-800-273-8255 or Text CARE 839863 By Kim Palchikoff Mental Health Awareness Month arrives this year with Nevada facing … Read More
Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
By Garrett Estrada In honor of May being Older Americans Month, the Associate Medical Director of Southwest Medical Dr. Richard Orr wanted to share some advice for those Las Vegans … Read More
Immunize Nevada concerned about drop in state’s immunization rates amid COVID-19
Immunize Nevada, Nevada’s only statewide nonprofit dedicated to immunizations with offices in Reno and Las Vegas, is concerned about the recent decline in immunization rates throughout Nevada due to the COVID-19 … Read More
Coping with stress of social distancing
By Garrett Estrada For those stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the stress of social distancing and self isolating can feel like its own battle at times. For people … Read More
New Partnership to Help Expand By-Appointment, Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Capacity at Orleans
Clark County and University Medical Center announced that a new partnership with Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) will allow the appointment-only, drive-thru testing program at the Orleans Hotel & Casino to offer 1,000 tests … Read More
NDOC’s Silver State Industries Produces Gowns and Masks to Protect Nevadans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Silver State Industries, the industrial arm of the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) has launched a manufacturing program to produce medical gowns and masks to help protect Nevadans during the … Read More
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 found in Rabbits in Las Vegas
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the USDA has confirmed a case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in domestic rabbits in southern Nevada. On April 27th, the … Read More
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site to be Offered as Part of Effort to Re-Open Economy
Clark County and University Medical Center will launch a by appointment-only, drive-thru testing program at the Orleans Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, as an initial step toward … Read More
Sleep and Autism: How to Help Kids Get a Better Night’s Rest
StatePoint For some children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, sleep can sometimes be a struggle. But good sleep is essential to good health and a good quality of life. … Read More