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According to the American Cancer Society 13,170 cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019 and about 4,250 women will die from this disease (1). January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some important facts about this type of cancer and how you can reduce your risk. What is […]
In collaboration with Healthy Young NV, we at High Sierra AHEC (a public health based nonprofit in affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine) believe in the same core values of understanding the importance of health education and access to healthcare to ensure the wellbeing of our community. Furthermore, we work to […]
Fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue – sounds, awful, right? These are all symptoms associated with the flu. In the US, between 9.2 million and 35.6 million cases of flu arise each year. Flu season typically runs from October through May, with the peak season occurring between December to […]
What is mental illness? Mental illness can be defined as “… a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines (Mental Health America, 2018).” These illnesses can take emotional, physical, and spiritual tolls on those who face them on a […]
What is birth control? Birth control is anything that assists in preventing pregnancy. While some women use birth control primarily to prevent pregnancy, it can also have other benefits associated with it. Hormones, including estrogen, progestin, a combination of the two, or progesterone are found in hormonal methods of birth control. The effects of these […]
Suicide Prevention Week – September 9-15 Suicide: Thoughts of suicide are more common than you might think. Nearly everyone, at some time in his or her life, thinks about suicide. There are many reasons that people often decide to live. They may realize that the crisis is temporary, but death is not, they find […]
As a little kid did you ever get one of those lobster-like sunburns that had you slathering on aloe and peeling skin off your nose and shoulders? How about a deep dark tan that showed off all those hours spent playing outside with your friends? How about just a “base tan”? All three of those […]
Summer is coming to an end, which means the start of school is right around the corner! Hopefully your school shopping is done, you’ve already compared your class schedule with your friends’ schedules, and a first day outfit is picked out. But before you even head out the door, there are a few more things […]
What we choose to eat can provide a connection to how we feel each day. Summertime offers a chance for all of us to think about what we are eating in our diet, especially because of all the tasty produce in season. It can be convenient to eat food that isn’t great for your body, […]
Health insurance isn’t always the most glamorous topic, but it’s an important one. On June 28th, we recognize National Insurance Awareness Day as a day to think about insurance coverage, including your health insurance options. Healthy Young NV, a new project under the nonprofit agency, Immunize Nevada, has partnered with Nevada Health Link, Nevada’s online […]