#gethealthycarsoncity
Improving Community Health
There are many factors that contribute to the health status of Carson City, both positive and negative. These include the challenges of living in a rural area, Nevada’s unique culture, the physical environment, and the condition of the Local Public Health System (LPHS). In 2013, United Health Foundation ranked Nevada 37th in the nation for overall public health. Nevada continues to be challenged by poor public health per-person spending, low high school graduation rates and increased violent … [more]