Tag: Carson Tahoe Women’s Health Institute

Planning and preparing lunches ahead of time can lead to a healthier, cheaper diet.

Winter storms are a part of your life if you are a resident in Carson, Douglas County or Washoe County, but do you know the difference between a storm advisory and a storm warning? We’ve compiled the most common storm-related lingo so you and your family can be as prepared as possible should mother nature decide to “bring on the snow!”   Some lingo you should know.   Winter Storm Outlook– Always check what the weather conditions will be for several days after a storm, don’t just assume the storm is a singular day.   Winter Weather Advisory- Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences when winter weather advisory is issued. If your area receives a winter storm …

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October is the national Breast Cancer Awareness month, and for you ladies living in the Carson, Reno and Tahoe areas, Carson Tahoe Health is offering discounted digital mammography for uninsured and underinsured cash pay patients throughout the month of October. Discount prices range from $75-$100, with prices varying based on location. Preventative breast health is one of the most proactive measures women can take when it comes to their health. Carson Tahoe Health understands that in today’s busy world, women have the tendency to put themselves last when it comes to their own health. This month, it is our goal to help empower women to take charge of their health by being aware of the risk factors that can lead …

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“Toastworthy” doesn’t even begin to describe this kind and incredibly generous and involved  pillar in the Carson Tahoe community, Susie Messina! We caught up with her to get to know her a little better, learn what she enjoys about northern Nevada and how she made her way to our neck of the woods! Name: Susie Messina What brought you to Carson Tahoe area? “I lived in Southern California for most of my life. Somewhere along the way I must have screwed up, as God sent [my husband] Larry and I to Chicago for three very long years as our penance, then rewarded us by sending us here, to what I feel is paradise. Between the two of us we have four …

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