Sochi, Russia is next on the list for orthopedic surgeon, Terrence Orr's medical volunteerism. As a physician with Tahoe Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, he will be previewing the future site of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games as part of his role as Head Team Physician for the United States Men's Alpine Ski Team — a position he has held since 1999.

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Immediate Release
February 13, 2012
Nevada Health Centers Receives $100,000
For Mobile Mammography Unit from the National Breast Cancer Foundation

After more than 33 years of practicing family medicine in Carson City, it is time for me to close my practice. I have appreciated the warmth and friendship that my patients and this community have provided to both me and my family. It has been a pleasure to be considered part of each and every patient's family, in the good times as well as in the bad times.
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Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States – more than cancer, accidents, and communicable diseases.

Each year, nearly one in four deaths is caused by heart disease, but luckily, this is something we can all work together to change. There are many risk factors for heart disease: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, overweight and obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol use. Many of these risk factors can be modified or eliminated by choosing to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce. All of this produce can be seen at this very moment poking their little green leafy heads out of the soil in CHS's brand new greenhouse, located right near the tennis courts. The greenhouse had its grand opening on Dec. 16, 2011 and since then, the plants have been growing steadily.
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CARSON CITY — Nevada and 42 other states scored an "F" grade for failing to finance tobacco prevention and control programs at the needed levels, according to the American Lung Association.

In its annual report card, the association downgraded Nevada for becoming the first state in 2011 to partially roll back a statewide smoking law.
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The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Beauty, Health and Wellness fair at the Carson Mall, Jan. 18 from 1-5 p.m. The Chamber's monthly mixer will follow at 5 p.m.

In the nearly six years since she was diagnosed with cancer in the lymph system, Susan Sutton has learned to rely on food to heal her body.
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Inspection reports of Carson City restaurants:

Twenty percent of adults in Nevada said they smoke, but of those, 40 percent say they have considered quitting or would like to take action to quit smoking. The New Year brings a chance to act on the desire to quit. Why not make your health a priority this year and resolve to quit smoking?

The holidays are happier if you are well and healthy to celebrate. Follow these tips to keep your season merry and bright!

1. Wash hands often to keep yourself from spreading germs and getting sick. The holiday season is one of socializing, parties, and spending time with loved ones – and of sharing germs and illness. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer is a good alternative if you can’t get to a sink.

Local fitness center Carson City CrossFit is hoping the community will exercise some goodwill this weekend.

After reading in the newspaper about a fundraising shortfall for the Holiday with a Hero program, which provides a shopping spree for children in need, co-owner Jill Larson wanted to help.

Carson City Health and Human Services encourages everyone to learn their HIV status today as the Health Department will join thousands of other healthcare providers and clinics across the country to celebrate World AIDS Day.

While low-cost HIV testing is always available at the health clinic on Long Street, testing will be offered for FREE today, Thursday, December 1. No appointment is necessary and the free testing will be available from 9-11 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.

Carson City Health and Human Services is collecting food donations for its annual Homeless Christmas. From November 15 through December 9, donate 2 cans of food and receive a voucher for a free flu shot or nasal spray vaccine, redeemable during our regularly scheduled immunization hours on Thursdays.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Nevada Health Centers, Inc and the entire Mammovan staff, thank you for your generous donation. The donation will be used to help support the Mammovan Program.

Tha Nevada Health Centers Mammovan travels throughout the state of Nevada providing mammograms to geographically isolated and uninsured women. Donations from community minded organizations like Smith's Food & Drug Stores are helping to make the women in Nevada healthier.

As part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend – a long standing community event previously coordinated by the Tahoe Forest Hospital - will now be hosted by Granlibakken, Nov. 12-13, 2011. The event fuses Eastern tradition with Western practices to offer a balanced weekend interactive clinics on skin screenings, body/muscle testing; inspirational and informative seminars on health, nutrition, aging; recreational activities along with food and wine.

– On Saturday, Sept. 17, experience Immaculée Ilibagiza, a compelling storyteller, author and inspirational speaker who will present "Left To Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust” at the Truckee Community Recreation Center at 7 p.m. “Left to Tell” is presented in honor of the international day of peace and in support of Peace One Day and the upcoming Truckee Tahoe Peace Day by For Goodness Sake with generous support from the Kling Family Foundation.

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare (CTRH) Foundation introduces, “Hopefest,” a community fundraiser in honor of the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center’s 5th Anniversary. The outdoor event will be held on September 9, 2011, 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on grounds of the Cancer Center, located on the Carson Tahoe Medical Campus. All proceeds from Hopefest will directly support local cancer patients.

CARSON CITY — This is a great time of year for bicycling. In fact consider taking your bike with you on vacation. We packed our bikes in our airplane, and flew to Canada with them enjoying the exercise and quiet touring. Our bikes are the type that dismantle easily and don't require a lot of maintenance.

By the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Through late spring snow and cold temperatures, more than 300 people around Lake Tahoe rode in the 2011 Tahoe Bike Challenge, logging over 3,000 commuter bike or pedestrian trips and 10,000 miles of zero-emission travel. The Federal Highway Administration estimates that 1.9 pounds of CO2 is prevented by every bicycle mile traveled.