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Southern Nevada set for new suicide prevention call center after $49.7 million investment

The Nevada Board of Examiners has approved a $49.7 million contract with Carelon Behavioral Health to establish a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call center in Southern Nevada.

By Silver State Times | Nov 12, 2024

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National HOPE month highlights challenges of youth homelessness

November marks National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging the challenges faced by homeless youth and reaffirming commitments to support them.

By Silver State Times | Nov 7, 2024

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In Nevada, 57 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Silver State Times | Nov 1, 2024

Nevada registered 57 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Nevada plans Medicaid coverage extension for former inmates

By Silver State Times | Oct 31, 2024

Nevada is preparing to extend Medicaid coverage to individuals transitioning from prison, jail, and youth correctional facilities into the community.

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Taxpayers spent over $148,000 for kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Nevada, report shows

By Silver State Times News Service | Oct 14, 2024

Taxpayers spent more than $148,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Nevada via managed Medicaid between the years 2019 and 2023.

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Nevada Health Centers relocates mobile dental program in Carson City

By Silver State Times | Oct 10, 2024

The Nevada Health Centers Mobile Dental Program is currently stationed in Carson City. Previously parked at local schools, the mobile unit has now moved to Sierra Nevada Health Centers at 3325 Research Way. This location will be available through Friday, October 11. Walk-ins are accepted; however, making an appointment is recommended. For appointments, individuals can call 800.787.2568.

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Nevada invites residents to explore fostering opportunities amid rising demand

By Silver State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Residents of Fallon and Fernley are invited to a free Q&A event to learn about becoming foster parents. The event is organized by the State Division of Child and Family Services, addressing the urgent need for more foster families in Churchill and Lyon counties. Currently, all licensed foster homes in these areas are either full or unable to accommodate siblings together.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes early detection and treatment

By Silver State Times | Oct 1, 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment. According to recent statistics, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Early detection significantly improves survival rates, with a 5-year relative survival rate of 99% when detected at its earliest stages.

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Nevada Health Foundation hosts annual luau fundraiser in Las Vegas

By Silver State Times | Oct 1, 2024

Hawaiian shirts and hula dancers converged at the Beverly E. Coleman Nevada Health Foundation’s annual signature Giving Is Good Medicine Luau event on Thursday, September 19th, in Las Vegas. Hosted at the Blind Center, the evening featured a program full of island-themed fun, with a performance from a local hula dancing company, food and drink, fundraising auctions, and a special awards ceremony.

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Nevada holds town hall meetings for deaf community input on legislative ideas

By Silver State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The Nevada Commission for Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, in collaboration with the Communication Access Services (CAS) program, will hold public town hall meetings across the state in October. These meetings aim to gather input from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on ideas for the upcoming legislative session.

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Nevada receives advanced recognition as age-friendly public health system

By Silver State Times | Sep 19, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) received Advanced Recognition as an Age-Friendly Public Health System (AFPHS) from the Trust for America’s Health and the John A. Hartford Foundation. Nevada joins three other states—California, Mississippi, and New York—that have also received this designation.

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CDC reports decline in Nevada's adult obesity rate for second consecutive year

By Silver State Times | Sep 19, 2024

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2023 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps. The data revealed that all U.S. states and territories had an obesity prevalence higher than 20%. Twenty-three states now have an adult obesity prevalence over 35%, up from 22 states in 2022.

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CDC releases updated data on adult obesity rates across US

By Silver State Times | Sep 19, 2024

Carson City, NV – On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2023 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps. In 2023, all U.S. states and territories had an obesity prevalence higher than 20%. Twenty-three states in the U.S. now have an adult obesity prevalence over 35%, an increase from 22 states in 2022.

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SNAP recipients urged to lock EBT cards amid ongoing fraud concerns

By Silver State Times | Sep 17, 2024

As the nationwide issue of skimming and cloning Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud continues to impact vulnerable Nevadans, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) is urging recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take additional measures to protect their benefits.

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Nye County residents invited to learn about fostering at upcoming Q&A event

By Silver State Times | Sep 11, 2024

Residents of Nye County are invited to learn about becoming foster parents at a free Q&A event hosted by the State Division of Child and Family Services.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: resources and support from Nevada Health Centers

By Silver State Times | Sep 5, 2024

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing the significance of mental health and the availability of resources for those in need.

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Funds available in mid-September for eligible Nevada families

By Silver State Times | Sep 5, 2024

Nevada families automatically eligible for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program will receive a one-time payment of $120 in mid-September.

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Nevada Health Centers launches new clinical trials program with Javara

By Silver State Times | Sep 5, 2024

Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) has announced the launch of its Clinical Trials Program in collaboration with Javara. The initiative, which has been in development for over a year, aims to provide patients access to advanced clinical studies. NVHC has built the necessary infrastructure and relationships to begin enrolling patients in various clinical trials.

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WellCare Navigation Center aids homeless with essential resources and housing solutions

By Silver State Times | Sep 4, 2024

Since its launch last year, the WellCare Navigation Center on Fremont Street in Las Vegas has been a crucial resource for individuals in need, connecting them with essential services and housing solutions. In a short period, the center has secured housing for 46 patients. This progress underscores the vital role the Navigation Center plays in providing immediate and effective support to those experiencing homelessness.

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State returns child care program to pre-pandemic requirements

By Silver State Times | Sep 3, 2024

The State Child Care and Development Program (CCDP) will revert to pre-pandemic eligibility, co-payments, and waitlist procedures starting October 1, 2024. This decision follows the complete use of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds.