This column appears in the Nevada Appeal Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community. This week, Carson City Health & Human Services is observing National Prevention Week (May 15–21) for behavioral health and/or substance abuse disorders, an awareness initiative developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The overall theme for 2016 is—Strong As One, Stronger … [Read more...]
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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]