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The Role of Weight Gain in Breast Cancer

Learn why overweight women are at an increased risk for Breast Cancer.


No Meningitis Outbreak in Northern Nevada

Local epidemiologist explains why Carson Tahoe Health is not at risk from the meningitis outbreak.


Blood Draws, IV Process Improved by Advanced Vein Viewer

The Vein Viewer is used at premier health institutions such as MD Anderson, Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins for the latest state-of-the-art technology for vascular access.


Spinach Pesto Pasta as Green as the Season

Nancy Horn, owner of Dish Cafe and Catering and writer for the RGJ’s “Dish it Up” series, asked Carson Tahoe Health’s Registered Dietician, Kim Mason, for a nutritional analysis of one of her favorite recipes. Go green with this delicious pesto pasta recipe, just in time for Earth Day! Dish it Up Green Pasta – Ingredients 1 teaspoon kosher salt for the pasta, plus a couple pinches for the cooking water 6-8 ounces organic washed baby spinach Handful of fresh basil, about 10 leaves 2 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and minced 4 ounces pine nuts, toasted in a dry pan (this takes just a minute) 1/2 teaspoon or more freshly ground black pepper High quality olive oil 1 cup finely …