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Health & Wellness

Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, workshops and readings

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April 20, 2024 - 10:00am

The Carson City Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, workshops and readings right here in Carson City!

New federal standards for PFAS levels in drinking water to be implemented in Nevada

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced new drinking water standards to protect communities from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ This critical rule represents a significant step forward in protecting public health and the environment from the potential risks associated with PFAS contamination.

The Kinetic Body offers spring special through June 1

A Function Movement Practice
The Kinetic Body
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April 14, 2024 (All day)

SPRING SPECIAL!! $50 off your first visit until June 1, 2024. Appointment availability is limited so book now!

Call or text: (775) 720-4447

Email: Nicole@thekineticbody.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555844222555&sk=about_details

Located inside Miller Wellness Center, 104 West Telegraph Street, 2nd floor, Suite C, above Eve's Eatery.

Hope to see you soon!

Partnership Carson City’s drug round-up for safe medication disposal returns

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April 27, 2024 - 9:00am

Partnership Carson City puts community safety first with its bi-annual Drug Round-up scheduled for Saturday, April 27, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the proper disposal and removal of any unused and expired prescription drugs within households.

Nevada Indy explains: Why are state employees' and retirees’ health insurance premiums rising?

Rising health care and pharmacy costs mean current and retired state employees will face health insurance rate hikes ranging from 8 percent to 25 percent beginning July 1, leading to monthly premium increases of $8 to $53 depending on the number of dependents and the plan type.

Muscle Powered Easy Walk Program happening April 9 in Carson City

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April 9, 2024 - 9:00am

Donna Inversin will be bringing back the popular Muscle Powered Easy Walk Program.

Walks will be most Tuesday mornings at 9AM. Walks will be 2-3 miles long on flat paved and stable surfaces. Walks will be 1 to 1.5 hours and will accommodate all levels of ability.

Silver Springs, Dayton, and Virginia City Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back April 27

Take Back Day offers convenient ways to dispose of unneeded medications
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April 27, 2024 - 10:00am

National Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Storey County Sheriff’s Office will come together to host drop off locations for unneeded medications in Virginia City, Dayton and Silver Springs.

No needles will be accepted at these sites.

Mobile dental care to make stops at Carson City schools

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April 8, 2024 (All day)

Finding affordable dental care for children can be a challenge. To help with this, the Nevada Health Centers Mobile Dental Services program will be visiting Carson City next week with stops at Empire Elementary and Carson High.

Dayton Community Invited to Learn About Youth Vaping and How to Prevent It

Healthy Communities offers strategies for preventing youth vaping
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April 11, 2024 - 5:30pm

DAYTON — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties will offer a free information night for parents and other community members on the health risks of youth vaping, strategies for preventing vaping and ways to support youth in leading healthy lives.

Carson City school-based health center open during spring break

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April 2, 2024 - 7:00am

The School-Based Health Center, operated in partnership between Nevada Health Centers and the Carson City School District, will be open normal hours during spring break. The School-Based Health Center is located at 612 W. Musser Street and is set back from the street just behind the Gleason School at 604 W. Musser.

Nevada families encouraged to complete free and reduced-meal eligibility form so students in need continue to receive free meals

As students approach the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is urging families to complete the Free- and Reduced-Meal Eligibility Form to ensure eligible students continue to receive free or reduced-cost meals.

Alzheimer’s Association 2024 report reveals top stressors for caregivers, cost of care in Nevada and nationally

The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and health care workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. health care system.

Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, workshops and readings

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Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat May 04 2024 .
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The Carson City Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno.
Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, workshops and readings right here in Carson City!

Prestige Senior Living offers free Webinar on Friday highlighting fall prevention

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March 22, 2024 - 10:00am

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with 3 million of those individuals requiring trips to an emergency room. Though falling poses a great risk to older adults, there are things you can do to protect yourself or a loved one, and fitness is a great way to reduce that risk.

CONNECTIONS Central continues to expand and bring happiness and joy to many Northern Nevadans

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March 21, 2024 - 5:00pm

In the past year, CONNECTIONS gatherings’ have been bringing happiness and joy to many Northern Nevada residents of all ages and backgrounds through our numerous gatherings hosted at the Brewery Arts Center, Le Capital Cafe, Comma Coffee, the Carson City Senior Center, Atria Holiday Carson Plaza Senior Living Community, and Fleur de Lis Village in South Reno.

Bee and garden conference happening March 22-24 in Minden

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March 22, 2024 (All day)

There will be a Bee and Garden Conference in Minden March 22-24. This conference will focus on beekeeping, pollinators, and landscaping for homeowners and small acreages. There will also be hands-on classes for floral design, making medicinal products from the hive, and value-added honey products.

Nevada Division of Insurance seeks public input on essential health benefits

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance is seeking public input on revisions to Nevada’s essential health benefits plan.

Memory Loss Workshops at Kids & Horses in Minden, NV

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March 26, 2024 - 12:30pm

While our name may imply we only work with children, nothing could be further from the truth. For the past 5 years, Kids & Horses has partnered with Connected Horse to offer powerful workshops to individuals with memory loss and their care partners.

Community invited to free Self Care Wellness Fair at Carson City's Grassroots Yoga Center

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Repeats every day until Sat Mar 16 2024 .
March 16, 2024 - 8:00am

Come to a free Self Care Wellness Fair at the new Grassroots Yoga Center (formerly Hot Spot Yoga), between 8 am and 2 pm, Saturday, March 16. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City.

Tootsie Roll Trail Trot happening Saturday at Carson City's Korean War Veterans Memorial Park

Tootsie Roll Trail Trot event flyer
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March 16, 2024 - 1:00pm

Hey Dachshund and other small dog owners, come join us on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. for a short sausage stroll around the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park, 600 Marsh Rd, Carson City. Start spot will be at the the Bread Oven. Remember, leashes required.

Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center receives 2024 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight

Prestige Care, an industry leader in senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, is pleased to recognize Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center in Carson City for receiving a 2024 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight.

Mound House vehicle crashes, solutions to be addressed at community meeting Tuesday

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March 5, 2024 - 7:00pm

UPDATE: Following the Jan. 23 tragic accident on Highway 50 in Mound House where a 10-year-old girl died, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties invited representatives from multiple sectors to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety in the small Lyon County community.

Free seminar to address dementia and other brain diseases

Retired Living Truth Series seminar
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March 21, 2024 (All day)

In this month’s free Retired Living Truth Series seminar, attendees will literally get a chance to “pick the brains” of experts in aging, neuroscience, and memory care as they share the in’s and out’s of diagnosing, managing, and living with brain disease.

Couples Relationship Building & Skills Workshop offered Saturday at Adam’s Hub in Carson City

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February 24, 2024 - 11:00am

Calling all couples needing skills and tools to increase communication, decrease conflict, set healthy boundaries and deepen intimacy.

Interventional cardiologist to give Women's Heart Health talk at Dayton Valley Golf Course

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February 22, 2024 - 9:00am

Join Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Refahiyat, for her talk on Women's Heart Health at the Dayton Valley Golf Course on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Signups underway for Carson area substance abuse recovery summit Feb. 23-24

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February 23, 2024 (All day)

Are you in substance abuse recovery or know someone who is in recovery? Hear real life stories and learn about what recovery means at the inaugural Shane Murphy Recovery Summit happening Feb. 23-24 at Hilltop Community Church serving the Carson, Douglas area.

Mammovan to visit Gardnerville and Dayton, mammography screening appointments open

Nevada Health Centers will have its Mammovan in northern Nevada at the end of February with stops in Gardnerville and Dayton.

Free dementia education program for family caregivers in Carson City and Carson Valley

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March 1, 2024 (All day)

The Savvy Caregiver Training, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association is being offered in Carson City and Gardnerville starting in March.

Want to kick smoking in time for spring? Carson Tahoe Health offers quit classes to help

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February 29, 2024 - 4:00pm
March 7, 2024 - 4:00pm
March 14, 2024 - 4:00pm
March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm
March 28, 2024 - 4:00pm
April 4, 2024 - 4:00pm
April 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
Leap year brings change and what better way to make a positive change than by quitting smoking. It may even be at the top of your accomplishment list for 2024.

Need a last minute Valentine's gift? JJLMT Massage and Bodyworks has got your back

A 60 or 90 minute massage gift certificate, a dozen roses and Fidget Friends fro
Gift certificate for 60 or 90 minute massage, examples of available Fidget Frien
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February 12, 2024 (All day)

Need a last minute Valentine's gift? JJLMT Massage and Bodyworks has got your back! Pre-order a dozen roses, a gift certificate for a 60 or 90 minute massage, and pick an adorable Fidget Friend, for pick up on Tuesday the 13th, just in time for Valentine's Day!

Color of roses may vary according to availability.

Roses, fidget and 60 minute massage - $110
Roses, fidget and 90 minute massage - $150

Call 775-480-1015 to order!

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