By Nevada Business Magazine Angela Quinn CEO “The people. Nevada is a beautiful, forgiving state. We are judged for what we do more than who we know.” Originally published in Nevada Business Magazine. To read the entire article, go...
By Mary Hynes Thousands of Nevadans could lose their no-cost Medicaid health coverage this year as pandemic emergency provisions wind down, according to state officials. Following a three-year grace period during the worst of COVID-19, Medicaid recipients will be...
The signs of child abuse and neglect are not always visible. Abuse is not always marked by distinct physical signs like a bruise or a black eye. Child abuse and neglect can range from ignoring a child’s needs to serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or...
Alcohol, prescription medicines, and other illegal substances can be easily abused. When a pattern occurs of one or more of these things being used so much or so often that it begins to cause significant problems or distress, this is known as substance abuse, or...
Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are defects that are present at birth that affect the structure of a baby’s heart and how blood flows through the heart and out to the rest of the body. CHDs can range from mild to severe, such as a small hole in the heart to leaky...
In 2018, non-Hispanic African Americans were twice as likely as non-Hispanic Caucasians to die from diabetes, with African Americans being 77% more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by adulthood. In addition to this, African Americans were found to be 3.2...
Regular doctor’s visits are the most important part of monitoring the growth and development of children from infancy to adolescence through mental marks known as milestones. Milestones are actions or mental leaps that mark a significant change or stage in...
Have you ever heard a noise that made you want to scream? Or listened to a pen clicking or gum popping and felt like you might go crazy? For a small percent of the population, this is an everyday occurrence. For these people, loud chewing isn’t just a pet peeve....
The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your throat along the windpipe, is one of the most important organs in the body. It creates and produces hormones that play a role in your metabolism, growth, development, and helps regulate many critical body...
Lilnetra Grady is the chief marketing officer of FirstMed Health and Wellness. Q: What are you reading? A: “Where the Crawdads Sing.” I know there is a movie out there, but I want to read the book prior to seeing the movie. Q: What is your favorite restaurant or...
