News – Nevada Health Centers

Note these MLK pharmacy closures

08.11.2020

Our pharmacy located at Martin Luther King Health Center will be closed Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17.

How to have difficult conversations about race

07.07.2020

Our own Sandra Abdullah, Director of Behavioral Health Services, recently penned an Op Ed piece in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. In these times of much tension, her insight on how to handle difficult conversations related to race are most welcome: The Nevada Health Centers team of licensed clinical social workers meets once a week [...]

New temporary entrance at Elko

06.19.2020

Renovation construction at our Elko Family Medical and Dental Center is beginning soon, and as of June 25, if you are a patient visiting us for a medical or dental appointment, you’ll need to use a temporary new entrance to enter our building. The temporary entrance is located on Golf Course Road, across from Johnny [...]

Freeing yourself from the grips of traumatic memory

03.12.2020

“Kids are resilient. They’ll be fine.” We’ve all heard this before, and deep down we know it’s often not true. While they might be resilient, there’s a very good chance they’re not fine. When a child experiences abuse, sexual assault, neglect, violence or something else, it can leave a scar, though it’s often not visible. [...]

Here’s how to manage our stress, according to a therapist

02.24.2020

Stress comes from everyday life situations, whether it’s a promotion at work, an argument with a spouse, buying a house or paying bills. It can also come from our own negative self-talk, attitude or poor coping skills. We usually think of stress as being negative but it’s not all bad. In small amounts, stress can [...]

How can therapy help you? By uncovering the skills you need to live your best life.

02.04.2020

All of us have all the skills we need to live our desired lives. But sometimes we need a little help uncovering these skills, and that’s where therapy comes in. Childhood and other trauma can have a deep and meaningful impact on our current lives. Alison Ledworowski, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker fwith Nevada Health [...]

Maintaining sobriety: Experts weigh in

12.20.2019

Maintaining sobriety is an ongoing process, as you never know when you’ll experience something that triggers you to want to use again. Here, the mental health professionals from Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) share their insights to help keep your recovery on the right path. Have a plan. “Think about the people, places or things that [...]

Integrated healthcare: the benefits of a whole-person approach

12.03.2019

When someone has a broken leg or experiences difficulty breathing from a lung condition, it’s readily apparent and fairly easy to diagnose. So people with these conditions are generally receptive to seeking professional help to treat the problem. When the issue is depression, addiction or another behavioral health issue, however, many are more willing to [...]

Be sure to get your flu shot

11.27.2019

The Nevada Health Centers offers flu shots. Call 800.787.2568 to make an appointment. Walk-ins also accepted.

Serving southern Nevada’s youth

11.26.2019

The Nevada Children's Health Project visits various location around Las Vegas each month. To see "Big Blue's" full schedule, click here. Call 775.738.5850 to make an appointment.

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