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Nevada Health Centers, maybe best known for their mobile mammography unit the "Mammovan," is launching a new Reno-based mobile medical unit.
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Saint Mary's Health Network has implemented temporary policies during the coronavirus outbreak.
It is no secret that there is a doctor shortage in Nevada. According to the latest report from the Physician Workforce in Nevada, the Silver State ranks 47th in the nation with 200.1 active physicians per 100,000 people.
Northern Nevada HOPES began their expansion back in July. In approximately two weeks, construction will be completed on additional exam rooms to house 12 more providers.
If you have spent any time at the Summit Mall recently, you have likely noticed its newest addition. It is not a new clothing store, not a new restaurant, not even a new nail salon; instead you will find a new medical group. Why Renown Health expanded to the Summit in south Reno in Health Watch.
When Colorado expanded Medicaid coverage under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the largest provider in the Denver region hired more than 250 employees and built a $27 million primary care clinic and two new school-based clinics.
According to organizers, registered groups raised more than $116 million in 2015 in 70 different countries. More than 50 local organizations are taking part this year.
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention found that most concussions in children are not reported. They believe this is because children are not seen in hospital emergency rooms.
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The community continues to see impacts from the recent alleged prescription drug case, involving nine people. The closing of the Rand Family Practice in Reno is adding to the shortage of primary care physicians here.
Patients that go to the emergency room for aliments such as a cold, sprained ankle, or even to refill prescriptions often impose stress on hospital staff and first responders leading to longer waits for treatment and for ambulance crews.