May 2019

 Monthly Highlights & Happenings
See what steps we've been taking towards having a healthier community!
Lower your blood pressure
with simple ingredients
There are 75 million American adults with high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Our Registered Dietitian, Katie Damon, discusses some key minerals to help with blood pressure control on the morning show with FOX11 Reno.

Click on the link below to learn more
Nutrition Fair
You are invited to our Nutrition Fair! This event will offer nutrition education for families as well as a Farmers Market. Come to receive Farmers Market coupons, healthy recipes, play fun games, meet our team, and MUCH more!

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada will also be there with their mobile harvest.

Thursday, June 27th, 2019
Sparks Health Center
8am-12pm.

What is intuitive eating?
Our new podcast episode: "Part II: What is Intuitive Eating?" with our nutritionist Katie Damon is out!

🎧 Click on the link below to listen to the full podcast. You can also find it on your iPhone podcast app. Don't miss it!

Mental Health Month
"In behavioral health we're really talking about some of our actions that we have. It is the way that we think and the way that we feel and how we go through our day-to-day, so think about stress management. If we don't manage it, that turns into stress and can lead to anxiety and depression and panic attacks and things like that," - Patrick Rogers, Director of Behavioral Health Services

Click here to see the full interview with KOLO 8 News Now about the importance of behavioral health and the major difference it makes in patients' lives.
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Did you know we have a mobile outreach clinic granted by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada ? The program heightens awareness of healthy lifestyles and provides referrals to community organizations based on the family needs.

We offer WIC services to children aged 0-5 and pregnant and postpartum women.
We are at four different locations throughout the week:

Monday – Desert Heights Elementary
Tuesday – Scolaris on Holman Way & Pyramid
Wednesday – Anderson Elementary
Thursday – Renown Pregnancy Cente r

NEW BLOG
"Science has shown that exercise, even in its mildest form, is quicker acting, longer lasting, and more effective than any antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication. So, go for a walk every day, engage your brain in pleasurable activities and feel the way you want to feel. You will not regret it!"

Click on the link to read the full blog.
Thank you so much for your donation AWCMS!
Thank you AWCMS - Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society for your generous gift for our Food Pantry. Your donation we will help us continue our work to improve the quality of life and the health of our patients.

You truly make the difference for us, and we are extremely grateful!
The Power of Good Giveaway
CHA has entered the Healthy Living program into The Power of Good Giveaway sponsored by NV Energy. This contest will take place June 17 – 21, and you will be able to vote once per day at the NV Energy Power of Good voting portal (link to come). 

The program with the most votes wins! The Foundation will award $30,000 statewide. A total of $10,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for third place will be awarded to a nonprofit operating in southern Nevada and a nonprofit operating in northern Nevada. 

Please help us make CHA the northern winner .

Save the date
CHA. is hosting its eighth annual Wine & Ribs fundraiser on Saturday, August 24 at 5 p.m. at The California Building at Idlewild Park in Reno. Proceeds will benefit low-income and uninsured northern Nevadans to aid in the mission of CHA to provide quality, affordable, comprehensive health services to all.
 
Wine & Ribs will feature offerings from Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, a salad bar, 25 wine varietals from Whispering Vine Wine Co., and live entertainment. Returning this year will be a silent auction featuring unique experiences.
 
Last year, proceeds supported CHA’s Patient’s Need Fund, we are about to build a pharmacy in our Sparks Health Center on Oddie Blvd to improve patient access to vital medications. Also, we have made huge strides in taking our Healthy Living (formerly Weight) Program out into the community. All of Washoe County will soon be adapting the 5-2-1-0 concepts for healthier living!
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