June 2019

 Monthly Highlights & Happenings
See what steps we've been taking towards having a healthier community!
La Tricolor 102.1 Interview
In June we had the opportunity to do an interview on radio station La Tricolor 102.1 to talk about our WIC program and all the benefits moms, infants and children can receive. We answered frequently asked questions and got to promote the Nutrition Fair.
Reach Out and Read Program
Did you know that 1 in 3 American children start kindergarten without the skills they need to have success in school?

For this reason we implemented the Reach Out and Read Program which gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.

To learn more click here.
Yard Sale Fundraiser
We hosted a Yard Sale to support our Healthy Prescription Food Pantry on June 29th .

Wondering what the Healthy Prescription Food Pantry is?
It is a food pantry located onsite at our biggest Health Center on Wells Avenue. Patients receive written food prescriptions from CHA medical providers so that they are able to access to healthy food. Having nutritious food helps patients and their families manage chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. We know they are preventing high A1C levels and we're improving food security. Pediatricians frequently write prescriptions for their minor patients so that they and their family can access fresh healthy foods. The Healthy Prescription Food Pantry partners with local farmers to provider local produce when possible.

Thanks to all of your support, we were able to raise $744.11 

NV Energy Power of Good contest
THANK YOU so much for voting, cheering, sharing, and pushing the Community Health Alliance up the charts during NV Energy’s Power of Good competition. NV Energy released the results. Unfortunately, we did not win.

However, we need to be proud that we came in at a very respectable 7th place out of 46 Northern Nevada Non-Profit organizations!

Learn more here
Is a juice detox worth it?
We hear a lot about juice detoxes and cleanses, but how much stalk should we put in juicing?

In case you missed it. Katie Damon CHA's registered dietitian talks to Fox11 about it .

Champions!
Congratulations to our CHA Softball team for winning 1st place at the Adult Spring coed tournament!

We are all so proud of you!
Nutrition Fair 2019
Thank you to EVERYONE that came out to our Nutrition Fair! We would like to share with you that the event was a huge success.

Around 250 families came together to learn about wellness, nutrition and receive services and resources provided by us or other community partners.

For more pictures click here
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 80s band for 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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Family Health Festival coming to Sun Valley
F REE health services, physical activities, food resources and more provided for the whole family!
Plus: School vaccines for students entering Kindergarten or 7th grade will be available.

In collaboration with local partners, Community Health Alliance , Washoe County Health District , Food Bank of Northern Nevada , Renown Health , 5210 Healthy Washoe, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra , and more are coming together to host a Family Health Festival, bringing free and low-cost services to kids, students, adults and seniors.

VOLUNTEER:
We are in need of bilingual volunteers for general support and client check-in! Contact Yashila Sanchez to sign-up: ysanchez@chanevada.org.

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