Without Renewal Of ACA Subsidies, Tens Of Millions Face Skyrocketing Premium Increases

Too many people in America don't have the health care they need.

Republicans Block Cortez Masto Bill Protecting Patients Traveling For Abortion Services

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto called those efforts “blatantly unconstitutional”

Citizen Scientists, Latino Residents To Track Air Quality In East Las Vegas

Air pollution is one of the most prevalent environmental health risks in the United States.

Pregnant Patients Without Access To Abortion Face A ‘Death Sentence,' U.S. House Panel Told

“Simply put, we would be outlawing access to (health) care.”

Racist Practices In Health Care Can Cause Medical Trauma, PTSD

America’s history of underdiagnosing and neglecting patients’ pain is long — especially for women and marginalized communities.

Medical Providers, Organizers Expect ‘Tidal Wave' Of Patients Seeking Abortion Services

There have been patients coming to Nevada from as far as Kentucky since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.

State Bans On Abortion Don't Apply To Emergency Health Care, White House Reminds Providers

“Under the law, no matter where you live, women have the right to emergency care — including abortion care.”

Grant Helps State Launch Rural Mental Health Pilot Program

The program aims to help reduce the burden on law enforcement in rural and frontier counties by connecting people with telehealth experts.

State Legislative Panels Hold First-Time Joint Meeting On Climate Crisis

“There is a real direct connection between heat and health.”

FDA Greenlights Emergency Use Of COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5

The decision leaves just one hurdle, a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nevada Building Behavioral Health Infrastructure, Starting With New 988 Hotline

Nevada faces an uphill battle in creating a comprehensive crisis care system that will accompany the new 988 mental health line.

Insulin Prices Shouldn't Force Parents Like Me To Work Multiple Jobs

President Joe Biden has called on Congress to pass legislation that will lower costs for families across the country.

Time To Turn The Corner On Nevada's Mental Health Crisis

Nevada currently has just one mental health professional available for every 460 Nevadans.

Abortion Has Been Common In The US Since The 18th Century – And Debate Started Soon After

Pro- and anti-abortion advocates are gearing up for a new phase of the abortion conflict.

Nevada Among Least Supportive States For Children, Report Says

Researchers found that more than 4 out of 10 infants in Nevada live in households with incomes less than twice the federal poverty line.

Some Not-So-Fun Facts About Nevada, From A National Analysis Of Health Data

Nevada has fewer primary care physicians, dentists and mental health providers per capita than the United States overall.

Lack Of Mental Health Resources Increases Demand On NV's Child Welfare System, Say Administrators

Some children are finding themselves in the custody of the state due to mental health issues that could have been addressed earlier.

Cases Of Babies Born With Syphilis Rise During COVID Pandemic In Nevada, CDC Says

“The COVID-19 pandemic put enormous pressure on an already strained public health infrastructure.”

Increased Medicaid Coverage For Immigrants Linked To Reversal Of ‘Public Charge' Rule

Nearly 41,ooo legal permanent residents—a record number—have health coverage through Nevada Medicaid.

Sisolak Appoints Chiropractor To Lead PPC

Dr. Malinda Southard, a Carson City chiropractor and health preparedness official is the second executive director of the Commission.

Climate Change Has Made Allergy Season Longer And More Intense, Researchers Find

As temperatures get hotter, trees, grasses, and weeds are responding by putting out more pollen earlier in the year.

An Abortion Mystery

The establishment of reproductive autonomy has been an improvement and a salvation for millions of women and children.

Cancer Moonshot Misses The Mark By Glossing Over Prevention, Early Detection

Fantastic developments in treatment and research of the first iteration of the Cancer Moonshot included improvements in immunotherapies.

Nevada Tribes Set To Gain In Opioid Settlement

‘We have to make sure that people are held accountable’

What CCSD & Tesla Have In Common: Both Employ A Lot Of Medicaid Recipients

Call centers, Amazon, Walmart, and the state among employers with most workers on Medicaid.

Prescription Drug Price Reform On The Line In Biden's Big Social Spending Bill

The $2 trillion spending package would ensure Americans don't pay more than $35 when they pick up a new vial of insulin from their pharmacy.

At-Home COVID Tests To Be Covered By Insurance—But Details Still To Come

Making those tests more accessible will allow Americans to get results quickly and in the privacy of their own homes.

Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers Halted Nationwide By Louisiana Judge

A suit challenges mandate requirements for millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Federal Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers In 10 States Blocked By Judge

The injunction was described as “a huge victory for healthcare workers across the country.”

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In Nevada

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

Once Proven, RSV Preventions Should Be In Child Immunization Schedule

Scientists and doctors are developing new products that hold the promise to prevent RSV in all infants.

Johnson & Johnson Booster Shot Recommended By FDA Panel

Anyone who received a J&J shot at least two months ago will be eligible for an additional dose, under the committee's recommendation.

State Contractors Providing Services To Disabled Could Be Required To Pass Pay Hikes On To Workers

“If we’re going to give a bump to the contracting facility, I want to make sure that it actually goes to the people doing the work.”

FDA Panel Recommends Booster Shot Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

The FDA panel’s Moderna recommendation is for people who are 65 and older, as well as those who are at high risk.

Sisolak Asked To Make Mental Health Worker Pay Competitive With ‘Other Local Employers'

Hiring stymied by pay less than Walmart and Amazon, says Gov’s commission.

Accidental Drug Overdose Deaths Spiked 55% In 2020, State Says

In 2019, 510 people in Nevada died from accidental drug overdoses. In 2020, 788 died.

Nevada To Create Labor Board To Address Issues Within Home Care Industry

A booming industry infamous for paying workers low wages may soon answer to a new labor board.

Scam Online Pharmacies Selling Fake, Dangerous Pills Find Opportunity In The Pandemic

“Criminals will use any emergency or crisis to make money.”

Programs, Funding Aim To Ease Indian Health Service Provider Shortage

The IHS has pulled support to recruit and hire more health care workers for understaffed clinics and hospitals in tribal nation.

COVID-19 Vaccines Or Weekly Tests To Be Mandated For Millions Of U.S. Workers

The upcoming vaccine rule for companies with at least 100 employees is one plank of an increasingly aggressive effort by President Biden.