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This column appears in the Nevada Appeal Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community. Last weekend, many professed their love to their sweethearts as part of the Valentine’s Day tradition. Flowers, candies, dinner out!for many, this was an opportunity to shower their nearest and dearest with a dramatic display of affection. Imagine if we … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carson City, Nev. ” Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing. Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat, and is followed by a rash that spreads all over the body. About three out of 10 people who get … Read More

This column appears in the Nevada Appeal Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community. So far in 2015, over 100 people have been infected with measles as part of an outbreak that began at a theme park in neighboring California. Most of those who have been infected were unvaccinated, so their immune systems were … Read More

This column appears in the Nevada Appeal Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community. On February 27, Carson City jobseekers will once again have the opportunity to meet face to face with prospective employers during a job fair coordinated by Carson City Health and Human Services and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. While … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carson City, Nev. ” According to the recent CDC Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report, the number of reported flu cases in Carson City, and Douglas and Lyon counties is higher than the national baseline. Dustin Boothe, Epidemiologist at CCHHS, identified a 53% increase in documented flu cases in the tri-county region over last years numbers. Carson City Health … Read More