Health Care
Everybody’s Favorite Subject: The Income Tax
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 9:24amWhen Ron was in law school, on the first day of his class on income tax law, the professor was singing praises of income taxes and got carried away. The prof, an expert who had written the book on the subject, said that income tax law is good law because it’s not an all-or-nothing thing like much of civil or criminal law. Instead, it’s proportional.
That’s true, of course, although not quite the high virtue he seemed to suggest. Anyway, when he said the income tax was perhaps one of mankind’s great inventions, Ron objected.
4th Annual Early Childhood Expo in Carson City is right around the corner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 9:16pmJoin us for a free event for families with children newborn to 6 years old. The 4th annual Early Childhood Expo will showcase local resources for families. Each vendor will provide a hands on activity and information. Everyone that attends will receive a raffle ticket for various prizes.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 17 -18
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 7:27pmThere is absolutely a little bit of everything this weekend. There’s somewhere to volunteer, somewhere to eat some fundraising pancakes, join in an Asian New Year Lion Dance Parade, Beer Crawl in downtown Carson City, and get your Zumba on. I think the eclectic mix of happenings is one of my favorite things about our corner of the world. Whether it’s the International Film Festival, the Vagina Monologues, or telescope viewing at the WNC Observatory: you can’t tell me there is nothing to do.
SATURDAY:
Amodei statement on Congress passage of Bipartisan Budget Act
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:51amWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Friday after Congress successfully passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, a two-year budget agreement that invests in our nation’s military, infrastructure, and health care programs:
Storey and Lyon Community Coalition meets this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 2:17pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — The public is invited to the monthly breakfast meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties on Thursday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center. Each month the private nonprofit convenes for a meeting featuring guest speakers and ongoing planning on issues impacting the region.
John Bullis column: Key documents your adult child should have
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 10:30amYou probably realize that when your child becomes 18 years old, your child is a legal adult in Nevada. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal pointed out it is wise for the 18 year old to have some basic legal documents.
Friday Happenings around Carson City: free coffee, funnyman Alex Elkin, and family fun
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 7:10amIt is finally Friday, so let’s kick off the weekend. Start the day at Dunkin Donuts on Highway 50 and you’ll be treated to some free coffee, samples, and giveaways. Kids will have a great time during Books and Brags Storytime Adventures at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. The 19th annual Senior Fair at the Douglas County Community Center offers up a plethora of information, and is open to the public, no matter your age. You’ll always find a new headlining comic inside the Nugget at Carson Comedy: tonight Alex Elkin takes the stage.
Western Nevada College celebrates opening of William N. Pennington Biophysical Science Lab
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 6:36pmThanks to a $1.45 million project funded by the William N. Pennington Foundation, Western Nevada College celebrated the opening of new biochemistry and human cadaver laboratories on Thursday.
Campaign for better attendance welcomes Carson City students to school
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 3:56pmIn an effort to showcase the value of coming to school and being on time, Carson Middle School administrators, social workers and safe school professionals have taken a positive approach to motivate students. On Monday, Jan. 8, the first day back from the holidays, students were welcomed by school officials dressed in dinosaur suits holding giant banners and delivering cheers and “High Fives.”
Early Childhood Expo scheduled for March 3, 2018
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 2:48pmYou are invited to participate in the Early Childhood Expo!
The Expo will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.
The Early Childhood Expo is an annual event that provides Carson City with information on early childhood resources, including programs, child care, health care, and more.
Last year we had over 300 participants!
Click here to register as a vendor: https://goo.gl/forms/wtJ0MzQUnUHZMxn03
WNC deaf studies program: A two-year degree that can lead to employment or further training
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 12:18pmKim Johnson took her first American Sign Language classes at Western Nevada College 15 years ago. Today, she is a contractor for Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in sign language interpreting.
Memory Of Longtime CVMC Patient Carried On In Donated Photographs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 3:35pmWhen Carlos Iribarren — a longtime Carson Valley resident and former co-owner of the Carson Valley Country Club — passed away at the age of 71 last spring, his family made a special request of friends and loved ones.
Instead of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to the Infusion Center at Carson Valley Medical Center, where Carlos had been a longtime patient.
The family expressed thanks to the entire staff of the Infusion Center in Iribarren’s published obituary, noting the care of registered nurse Lori Salvador in particular.
The Real Results of ObamaCare and Medicaid Expansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 9:57amIn 2013, Nevada expanded Medicaid eligibility, a move promoted by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA or ObamaCare) to improve health care to people allegedly then under-served by our health care systems.
In return, the federal government fully funded Nevada’s increased costs through 2016. However, the federal reimbursements slowly decline beginning this year. With the over-spending problems faced by the federal government, there is serious question whether reimbursements will continue after 2020, and if so at what level.
Pioneer High School's Don Bland honored by Nevada Association of School Boards
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 4:13pmOn Saturday evening, November 18, at its Annual Conference held in Reno at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, the Nevada Association of School Boards recognized the achievements and contributions of school board members, teachers, administrators, educational advocates, and others from across the State. Mr. Don Bland of Pioneer High School, Carson City School District, was awarded Innovative Educator of the Year.
Amodei Statement on House Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 1:25pmWASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada's 2nd District Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting in favor Thursday of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform the nation’s tax system:
Amodei Responds to the Release of House Republicans’ Tax Plan
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 8:00amWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the below statement following the House Republican Conference’s recent unveiling of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform our nation’s tax system:
Monday, Oct. 16: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 6:19amIt’s easy to get excited about Halloween as it approaches. October is filled with pumpkin stuff, haunted houses, and plenty of parties. But here in the capital city, we have Nevada Day to anticipate, as well: a day filled with hot air balloons, parade floats, music, competitions, and plenty of Battle Born fun. While you’re waiting for the three-day weekend, go enjoy Monday. Football, swing dancing, and karaoke are all on the menu.
Enrollment season brings changes in health care arena
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 5:33pmAs late as this past summer, insurance carriers left rural Nevada, which includes Carson City and other counties except for Washoe, Clark and Nye.
Vegas shooting: Governor signs Declaration of Emergency, Public Health and Medical Disaster; blood donations soar statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 2:58pmGreenhouse Project and Carson Tahoe partner to build Foothill Garden and Hoop House
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 11:01amCarson Tahoe Health celebrated the Phase 1 launch Tuesday of its new Foothill Garden, which includes a 960 square-foot hoop house, a compliment to Carson Tahoe’s existing Wellness Walk trails around campus.
Trash Problems at Carson-Tahoe Health and Eagle Valley Children’s Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:29amFor at least two years, Carson-Tahoe (C-T) Health’s Cancer Center has had periodic trash explosions on its parking lot because of wildlife’s ability to access the unsecured dumpsters for the ‘free food.’
Ross Clinic at FISH receives donation from Carson Douglas Medical Society Alliance
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:45amThe Carson Douglas Medical Society Alliance presented FISH, also known as Friends in Service Helping, with a donation of $2,000 dedicated to the Ross Clinic.
Healthy Communities Meets Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:45pmRegional Meeting – Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ (HCC) monthly public breakfast meeting takes place on Thursday, Sept 14th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center.
Retirement Announcements: The Coalition will honor Peggy Edwards, who is retiring this month, for many years of compassionate service and outstanding professionalism that has had an enormous and positive impact on our region.
Amodei to Host Veterans’ Town Hall in Minden
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 4:26pmCongressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) will host a veterans' town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 10 a.m. to noon at the Old Court House located at 1616 8th Street in Minden.
School administrators receive emergency operations training prior to the first day of school
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 11:28amMore than 50 school emergency response team members and administrators from the Carson City School District received training for the school district's Emergency Operations Plan Thursday, Aug. 10, at Carson Middle School.
Panel on Saturday to highlight opportunities For Dayton area employers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 3:08pmThe Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Lyon Human Services, JOIN Inc, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties are partnering to sponsor a panel presentation for area employers this Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Nevada Credit Union in Dayton.
Senior Resource Fair Monday at Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 10:35amThe students of the Orvis School of Nursing and the Carson City Senior Citizen Center will be hosting a Senior Resource Fair. The event will take place on Monday, August 7, from 1- 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center located on 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City.
Senior Resouce Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 6:46amStudents from Orvis School of Nursing with the Carson City Senior Center is hosting a resource fair for Seniors at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City.
Ten steps to cure the Obamacare crises
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 11:19amOur socialist healthcare system is predictably out of control with rising costs, lowered services and inevitable bankruptcy for our nation. To solve the artificially created shortages of affordable health care we need to repeal Obamacare (hopefully before it kills too many people) and then we need to restore market incentives to lower the cost of health care using the following ten steps:
I: Eliminate Taxes and deregulate American health care.
II: Increase grants and loans to create more health care doctors and workers.
Heavy smoke from fires blankets Fernley area in Lyon County
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 9:59amThe North Lyon County Fire Protection District has requested Lyon County Office of Emergency Management to issue an advisory to Fernley residents due to smoke in the area.