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Combined COVID-19 Tests and Flu Shot Events
Carson City Health and Human Services will be combining drive-thru COVID-19 testing and flu vaccination events for Quad-County residents (Lyon, Storey, Carson City, and Douglas counties). The combined flu vaccination and COVID-19 testing events will begin Oct. 3, 2020 and…
Read MoreNew “Connecting Lyon County Resource Line” Opens
Call the Connecting Lyon County Resource Line to speak with locals who are also certified Community Health Workers. They will work with you to locate any resources you may be searching for: housing; food; clothing; social connections; dental, medical, or…
Read MoreFree Diabetes Self Management Program
Registration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins July 23, 2020. What: This 6 week self-management class was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes – or anyone living…
Read MoreHealthy Communities meets via Zoom Thurs May 14
You’re invited to our monthly Healthy Communities Coalition meeting via Zoom on Thursday, May 14 at 9am. Please email quest@theodata.com for the Zoom number. This month’s guest speaker will be Jennifer Carson, PhD, Director of the Dementia Engagement, Education and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Healthy Communities Coalition
Dear Friends: In order to be part of efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Healthy Communities is making several temporary changes, including: Boxes of food will be provided to our Yerington, Dayton, and Silver Stage food pantry…
Read MorePotluck at Silver Stage Pantry’s New Location March 1
Silver Springs, Nevada – Healthy Communities Coalition’s Silver Stage Food Pantry is moving. We are thrilled to be partnering with Veterans Healing Camp for our new home! Visit us in our new location at 1775 US Highway 50 East, Silver…
Read MoreDayton Golf Course Hosts Chili Cookoff, Tasting, and Silent Auction to Benefit Food Pantry
Dayton, Nevada -The Dayton Chili Cookers are partnering with Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton Food Pantry for their annual chili cookoff, silent auction, and raffle to benefit the Pantry. Organizers say the community made this event a big success last year,…
Read MoreCommunity Roots’ Dec. 7 Holiday Open House
Community Roots & Shoots’ annual Holiday Open House is Saturday December 7 from 11am-6pm at 209 Dayton Valley Road. Save the date for opportunities to shop local. Everything in the shop will be 10% off during the event. Complimentary treats…
Read MoreNov – Dec Healthy Communities News
During November and December, Healthy Communities is hosting a blood drive, a Third Thursdays event, and a holiday open house at Community Roots & Shoots. Our food pantries in Yerington, Dayton and Silver Springs are seeking donations such as canned…
Read MoreCommunity Wellness Survey
Lyon County communities – Healthy Communities Coalition is beginning the process of writing our next 3-year Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan (CCPP) and we need your help. Healthy Communities has created a short Community Wellness Survey and we value your input….
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