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Spring break has come and gone, and summer is right around the corner. What stands between you and the glory of sunny summer days is the hurdle of exam season. Finals, AP exams, papers, presentations, and more. While your responsibilities as a student grows to overwhelming proportions, you may also be faced with financial responsibilities […]
Introduction In a world filled with danger and opportunity for injury it is important to know basic first aid. This blog will go over a few health emergencies you may come across and how to deal with them. Just a quick disclaimer before we begin: never do anything you aren’t trained to do or willing […]
You have most likely heard the recent news about the measles outbreaks and the hesitancy from some individuals to vaccinate their children. With all of the different information found online, it is hard to know what is true and what isn’t. Not surprisingly, you may have questions like, “What does a vaccine do?”, “Is a […]
We’ve all had that feeling — the feeling of being overly worried about something approaching. Our breath quickens and our heart begins to beat a million miles an hour. Whether you have a big test next period or you’re the lead in a school play, everyone experiences anxiety regarding different things. When you have an […]
Spring is here. For some, springtime is a welcome relief to the cold winter months, bringing longer daylight hours and buds on flowers and trees. For others, springtime equals sneezing, watery eyes and tissue boxes related to seasonal allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), more than 50 million American […]
February 4, 2019 kicked off the 80th session of the Nevada Legislature and brought with it many new bills. With almost 500 assembly and senate bills, it can be hard to keep up on what is most relevant in our community. Thankfully, we’ve compiled some bills you should watch out for (and what they mean) […]
Creating a happy well-designed life definitely requires large investments. In order to live a happy life, we have to create a foundation by investing time in our education, relationships, family, creativity, and work. Having the basics covered, one would think that would be enough. Yet we can often find ourselves falling short in some areas. […]
You step outside to see the sun shining but feel the tickle of cold air on your cheeks. At your feet, the ground is decorated with fresh snow. It is a beautiful winter day in Nevada! While some may be tempted to stay inside during these brisk months, the winter season provides the perfect opportunity […]
When people ask if you are smart, do you think about the grades you get in school or do you think about the great friends you have made there? What does “being smart” mean to you? There are different kinds of intelligence and each serve their own purpose. Emotional intelligence can be defined as the […]
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 […]