November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Navigating Diabetes Care at Northern Nevada HOPES
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Awareness months like this help to shed light on the challenges faced by those living with diabetes and the importance of proactive healthcare. Northern Nevada HOPES is dedicated to providing a holistic care system for individuals managing diabetes and prediabetes with personalized care and education.
September: A Month of Hope and Healing – National Recovery Awareness Month
At Northern Nevada HOPES, every September holds a special significance as we join hands to celebrate National Recovery Awareness Month. This dedicated month offers us an opportunity to acknowledge and support individuals who have embarked on the courageous journey of recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Recovery Awareness Month, organized by the […]
🚨 Urgent Update: Rising OD Deaths & Overdose Awareness Day, 8/31 🚨
**Change Point is no longer a service of Northern Nevada HOPES. The alarming surge in overdose deaths is a stark reminder of the challenges our communities are facing. The impact of COVID has been deeply felt, especially among those in recovery for Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The isolation and uncertainty caused by the […]
April is Financial Literacy Month
Learn about HOPES’ Healthy Money Habits Program during Financial Literacy Month, which is a great opportunity for us to check and promote our financial situation and skills. Financial health is part of your overall health. HOPES’ Healthy Money Habits is a free program available to Northern Nevada HOPES patients. We work to help patients stabilize […]
National Alcohol Awareness Month
According to the National Institute of Health, in the US, 78% of people over the age of 12 say they have drank alcohol in their lifetime. In the last month, approximately 6% off that population met criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (formerly known as Alcohol Dependence or Alcohol Addiction). As with any substance, there are […]
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment. At HOPES, our Registered Dietitian, Kate Ault, and our medical providers can help you create healthy habits that are sustainable and […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month!
According to the CDC, the most effective way to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to get screened for colorectal cancer routinely. HOPES medical providers work with patients to provide different testing options, including a Fecal Immunochemical test (FIT) or referral for a colonoscopy. FIT Tests are non-invasive, and can be completed in the […]
National Recovery Month
“HOPES is changing people’s life for the better. They changed my life for the better. Without HOPES I would be homeless and a drug addict. Instead I’m a very successful man, with a loving family.” -Jason, MAT patient at HOPES. HOPES is joining the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and other partners […]
March 30 is Doctor’s Day
March 30 is Doctor’s Day and we’re taking the opportunity to highlight our doctors and providers and their dedicated work for our patients. At HOPES, primary care is the door to all our wrap-around services. Our medical providers are often part of the first HOPES staff members our patients interact with. They collaborate with our […]
World AIDS Day 2021
HOPES is working in partnership with multiple local agencies to host a virtual World AIDS Day event on December 1, 2021. There will also be a Provider Panel as well as a Community Workshop! This is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV as well as show support for those living […]
