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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, so we are posting resources and health tips throughout November to help you stay healthy. 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 4 don’t know they are diabetic. Here is a free screen tool that can help you assess your diabetes risk: https://doihaveprediabetes.org/take-the-risk-test/#/ The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and here at Northern Nevada HOPES we make strides in the fight against breast cancer each day. Our Women’s Health Navigator, Isabel, uses grant funding to connect uninsured and underinsured patients to breast cancer screenings. Isabel works with clients to initiate the screening process by setting up appointments with […]
Health Services for Sexual Health Awareness Month
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month! Research shows that half of all new sexually transmitted infections are among youth ages 15-24. The Teen Pregnancy Program at HOPES endeavors to give teens in our community the most up-to-date and medically accurate information available to help them make the best decisions for their health, relationships, and lives. […]
Consumer Protection Presentation
Michelle Newman, Deputy Attorney General from the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, Bureau of Consumer Protection, gave a presentation on recent fraud trends such as Identity Theft, IRS impersonation calls, credit card skimmers, and other scams. She also talked about how consumers can protect themselves as well as the importance of Consumer Protection complaints and how […]
National Suicide Prevention Week 2019
Suicide affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Open discussion about suicide can help prevent suicide by empowering individuals, families, and communities while raising awareness. HOPES Suicide Awareness Flyer. Suicide Warning Signs Being informed about the warning signs of suicide can help to support those around us who may be thinking about […]
HOPES Benefit Concert with Reno Jazz Orchestra on April 30
Join us for a night of music benefiting Northern Nevada HOPES with the Reno Jazz Orchestra. Get your tickets here. The concert takes place on April 30 starting 6 pm at Good Luck Macbeth Theater (124 W Taylor St., Reno, NV 89509). Tickets are $40 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to HOPES. […]
Make a Difference During Nevada’s Big Give on March 21
“One of the most critical foundations of health is stable, safe and affordable housing.”– Dr. Vogel, Chief Medical Officer at HOPES Join Northern Nevada HOPES for Nevada’s Big Give on March 21! Go to HOPES’ Big Give page right now to make a donation. Hope Springs fills a critical gap in the housing continuum, improving […]
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with HOPES’ New Nutrition Care Team
This year, we expanded our comprehensive care by implementing a Nutrition Care Team. The team includes two Registered Dietitians, Kate and Jessica, who provide nutrition education and specialized meal plans; plus, thanks to the support of Renown Health, a Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator, Amanda who helps clients with prediabetes increase their health and reduce their […]
Local Nurse Spreads Awareness During American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and Seniors’ Supportive Nurse Trudy Italiano with Northern Nevada Hopes wants to spread awareness about heart disease and community outreach events. Click here to watch Trudy’s interview on KTVN.
