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The Nevada Health Centers' Mammovan is marking 25 years of delivering vital breast cancer screenings to women in need throughout Nevada. Ensuring access to these screenings is a critical step in the battle against breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Traveling [...]

Every September, communities across the nation come together to recognize Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, support those impacted by suicide, and spread hope. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but it is also preventable. Each life lost leaves behind loved ones, friends, and communities grieving, which [...]

The 2025 Smarts and Smiles Dental Care Fair was a smashing success, thanks to the combined efforts of Nevada Health Centers, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and a community of generous supporters, hundreds of children went home with healthier smiles and brighter spirits. Over the course of the event, 177 children received free oral exams, each [...]

The school year will be here before you know it, so beat the rush and schedule your children's vaccine appointment as soon as possible! Heading back to school is an exciting time of year for students and families. As students go back to school, it is important that they are up to date on their [...]

National Health Center Week, observed from August 3-9, 2025, is led by the National Association of Community Health Centers to spotlight the vital role of community health centers (CHCs) in advancing health equity and expanding access across America. The 2025 theme, “America’s Health Centers – Celebrating Past, Present, and Future,” reflects on decades of progress [...]

August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to recognize the importance of breastfeeding for the health of both infants and mothers. Breastfeeding provides babies with vital nutrients and antibodies, strengthens their immune systems, and fosters a strong bond between mother and child. For mothers, it can also reduce health risks and promote overall well-being. At [...]

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® is marking its 20th anniversary, and to commemorate this significant milestone, it is preparing to host the annual Smarts & Smiles Dental Care Fair. Each year, the Care Mobile teams up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas to help kids get ready for the new school [...]

Every June, we observe Men’s Health Month as an opportunity to spotlight the unique health challenges men face—and to encourage proactive steps toward wellness. This year, the national theme calls on us to close the Empathy Gap in men’s health through advocacy, awareness, and action. What Is the Empathy Gap? The Empathy Gap refers to [...]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month As Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, we turn our focus to one of the most powerful forces in mental wellness: community and connection. Recovery and resilience are rooted in relationships. Whether it’s a friend, a family member, a provider, or a neighbor — support systems make a lasting difference [...]

In 1747, aboard a British naval ship riddled with disease, surgeon James Lind conducted what is widely recognized as the first randomized clinical trial. His goal? To find a cure for scurvy, a deadly affliction among sailors. By dividing sick crew members into treatment groups—including one that received citrus fruits- Lind unknowingly launched a revolution [...]