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In response to the health care vulnerabilities exposed during a global crisis, four rural counties and a city in Nevada have collaborated to build a solution: the Central Nevada Health […]
Central Nevada Health District brings rural-focused health care
Transforming health care in small towns: Rise of functional medicine
By Donna Hirschi | Community Health Correspondent An overwhelming number of Americans — nearly 60% — live with at least one chronic disease. Even more concerning, almost 90% of health […]
Obesity and health problems in a rural Nevada mining town
By Ha Vu, M.D. In many rural mining towns across Nevada, obesity is a growing health concern, especially in communities where most people rely on Medicaid for their health care. […]
Diabetic prevention, diagnosis and management
By Yun Namkung, M.D. Diabetes mellitus, a chronic disorder marked by high blood sugar levels, affects millions of people globally. Its rising prevalence necessitates a focus on effective prevention, timely […]
Parental tips for safe infant sleep and car safety
By Michelle Perkins, APRN-CNP The following are some parental tips in regards to infant health outcomes to reduce mortality rates and increase safety per recommendations from the Centers for Disease […]
Tips to prevent overuse injuries at work
Connor Finklea, DMSc, PA-C Overuse injuries plague many in our community, whether sustained at work or at home. Here are a few tips on how you can help keep yourself […]
Heart health improvement
By Clement Strumillo, D.O. Improving heart health is a fundamental process that involves attention to basic, everyday life choices. A healthy heart depends on a combination of factors: diet, exercise, […]
August 8, 2025
Red Barn General Store helps meet Crescent Valley’s needs
When Nick West and Russ Bishop of the Red Barn General Store moved to Crescent Valley in 2017, they noticed a food desert and “that people had to travel up […]
Crescent Valley Fire responds to several calls, participates in extrication training
Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department reported that there have been eight calls in two weeks. On July 22, Beowawe Fire, Crescent Valley Fire, Eureka EMS and Eureka County Sheriff’s Office, […]