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Category: Health

Posted inNews

Improved access: Another virtual abortion provider has expanded into Nevada

by Kris Vagner June 5, 2024

One more medication abortion option has reached Nevada. “I think what it does is open up access to the people who may not even feel comfortable going to a clinic,” said Dr. Chelsea Travers.

Posted inNews

What HOPES is hoping for: The nonprofit health group’s CEO talks about why and how a new clinic came about

by Kris Vagner June 4, 2024June 4, 2024
Posted inHealth

Winter COVID-19 forecast: Experts recommend vaccine boosters and predict a small seasonal increase in cases

by Leah Wigren October 25, 2023October 25, 2023
Posted inHealth

Tempest in a (kava) teapot: Reno Roots Kava Bar serves ‘nature’s Xanax’—but the county won’t allow it to be served traditionally

by Jason Sarna June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inHealth

Staying fit post-COVID: Local gym patrons navigate the new normal

by Taylor Harker April 9, 2023April 9, 2023
Posted inHealth

Sound and breath: Holistic healers tout meditation methods

by Taylor Harker January 7, 2023January 7, 2023
Anti-abortion activists on South McCarran Boulevard protest Roe v. Wade.
Posted inHealth

Less choice: Abortion bans elsewhere increased procedures in Nevada

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
Posted inHealth

Clueless About Cancer Clusters: Twenty Years After the Fallon Leukemia Probe, Nevada Is Less Prepared for Outbreaks, and Officials Report Even Less Cancer Data

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen October 28, 2022November 17, 2022
Posted inHealth

Unsheltered and sick: Health care services are available, but some houseless people won’t seek help

by Kingkini Sengupta August 2, 2022August 3, 2022
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Nevadans invited to free virtual Alzheimer’s Education Conference April 6

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen April 1, 2022April 5, 2022
Posted inHealth

High Fives: injured athletes return to sports

Avatar photo by Janice Hoke November 4, 2021November 4, 2021
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Health coverage enhanced

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen April 1, 2021May 7, 2021

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