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Help Spread Some Good Karma!

Doesn’t it seem like we’re always asked for donations at THE worst possible time?  You know, like during the holidays when our budgets thin, and we’re just trying to provide for our own families? The holidays are magic and who wouldn’t want to bring a little magic to someone in need?  While we all want to do what we can, we empathize that sometimes that can be tough. So, we thought, why not take a collection year round? Ask when finances aren’t stretched so thin? So, The Center for Health Promotion will be taking collection of various items that can fill our Karma Boxes and lend a hand to those that are in need – year round.  We’ve curated a list to …


Karma Box Donations Provide Community Members With Everyday Essentials

Karma Boxes, supplied by donations, provide free necessities to those in need. If you visit Reno (or perhaps other large cities), you may see a wooden cabinet with glass windows housing toiletries, first-aid items, and nonperishable foods. This is a Karma Box, a project started by Reno local Grant Denton as an accessible way for people to provide for others in need. The project was started because Michelle Joy, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Carson Tahoe Health, saw the community need and the opportunity for Carson Tahoe to help. Carson Tahoe is just one of several organizations embracing Karma Boxes in Northern Nevada. “The Karma Boxes let people know Carson Tahoe is here to help,” says Alan Garrett, …


15 New Ways to Use Protein Powder

Looking for a new way to use protein powder? Think outside of the shake! There are countless ways you can use protein powder to create healthy and delicious recipes and boost the protein contents of your favorite foods. Check out the many ideas and recipes below. 1. Muffins: Try High-Protein, Low-Sugar Blueberry Muffins! These muffins have 10 grams of protein–and less than a teaspoon of sugar and oil–in each one. Sweet, moist, and delicious, pack one of these tasty treats in your gym bag for a post-workout snack! 2. Pancakes: This sweet breakfast just got a bit healthier, thanks to these protein pancake recipes! These Protein Powder & Wheat Mini Pancakes look especially good. 3. Pudding:  From scratch or from …


64-Slice CT Scanners Dramatically Improves Earlier Stage Detection of Illnesses

The Trend of State-of-the-art 64 slice CT-Scanners Continues to Expand to Rural Areas


Have a Safe, Happy, and Healthy Halloween

Parents watch this video to get helpful tips on how to keep your kids safe and healthy this Halloween.