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What to know about getting vaccinated

WEBAccording to local health officials, appointments at the Livestock Events Center are fully booked for the week of April 5; residents may begin to book …

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COVID-19 in Washoe County: Where can I get tested

WEBCheck appointment availability by calling 775-786-7200. Washoe County Health District: The Health District offers vaccinations every weekday morning …

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Second-round COVID-19 vaccine booster shots coming to …

WEB1:12. The Washoe County Health District will be administering second-round COVID-19 booster shots for certain community members starting this Friday. People …

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COVID is still killing people. Here’s what doctors advise to stay safe

WEBCovid infections have escalated nationwide in the past few weeks, with analyses of virus traces in wastewater suggesting infection rates as high as last year’s. …

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Flu claims first deaths of season in Clark County as Nevada cases rise

WEBLAS VEGAS — Two women died of influenza this month in Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District announced Tuesday, marking the county's first flu …

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UNR Med clinics to offer free medical care for uninsured Northern …

WEBAppointments in rural areas are not required and patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. To make an appointment for a rural clinic, call ROC manager …

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Northern Nevada HOPES expanding medical, substance abuse …

WEBTrudy Larson, vice president of the Northern Nevada HOPES board of directors, called the area a “medical health desert,” which means that health and …

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Concerned about inadequate health care in Nevada

WEBA recent nationwide survey by Sacred Heart University revealed many Americans are concerned about the lack of or inadequate coverage of health insurance, …

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Obesity isn't a cosmetic issue — and it's time for Medicare to

WEBBut obesity isn’t trivial or cosmetic; it is a serious health condition. As the 2022 report stated, “Obesity is a multifactorial chronic, often progressive, disease …

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Invest in your health in 2024

WEBBut in order to get insured in 2024, it’s essential to take action before this Monday, Jan. 15. More than 93,000 Nevadans have already enrolled in quality, …

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Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, …

WEBKFF Health News. Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that …

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More patients losing their doctors — and trust in primary care …

WEBThere are more than 1,400 community health centers nationwide, and about two-thirds of them lost between 5% and a quarter of their workforce during a six-month …

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Desperate families search for affordable home care

WEBSome 3.7 million people had jobs as aides in home health or personal care in 2022, with half of them earning less than $30,000 year, or $14.51 an hour, according to …

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Why COVID-19 patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still …

WEBPfizer won’t say. A Harvard study last year estimated the cost of producing generic Paxlovid at about $15 per treatment course, including manufacturing expenses, …

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Medicaid has touched millions of families — don't let it be ripped …

WEBApril is Medicaid Awareness Month, a month dedicated to helping us celebrate how this vital health care program has touched millions of families across the nation.

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Reno gynecologist Samuel Chacon doesn't get his license back

WEBReno gynecologist Samuel Chacon's license will remain suspended, despite a recommendation it be conditionally reinstated. The Nevada State Board of Medical …

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16 Reno-Sparks restaurants written up by health department

WEB0:03. 12:03. Sixteen drinking and dining establishments in the Reno area were written up in the second half of March, including one that failed its inspection. …

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13 Reno-Sparks restaurants written up by health department

WEBAltogether, 13 restaurants were written up during routine inspections by Northern Nevada Public Health from April 1-15, with two shut down altogether and …

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Update: Renown not bidding on Bonanza Inn after being listed as

WEBUpdate, 6:30 p.m.: Renown Health told the Reno Gazette Journal on Tuesday afternoon that it is not bidding on the Bonanza Inn despite the healthcare …

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Modeling the pathway for a positive work culture at nonprofit …

WEBModeling the pathway for a positive work culture at nonprofit organizations. We spend the majority of our waking lives at work, and many people want their work to …

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Character, health, wealth — which is most important

WEBGood character receives the love and respect of those around, but most importantly, it receives self-respect, which I cannot afford to lose. Health comes second. …

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EPA report reveals ‘forever chemicals’ in the Truckee Meadows

WEBAny mixtures of two or more PFHxS, PFNA, Gen X or PFBS (perfluorobutane sulfonate) chemicals are also part of the new regulation. The EPA also …

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