By Garrett Estrada For those stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the stress of social distancing and self isolating can feel like its own battle at times. For people who suffer from mental health disorders, it can feel like a war. But according to OptumCare’s Senior Medical Director John Rhodes, it’s a war that can be won, one day at a time. “The people … [Read more...] about Coping with stress of social distancing
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Many Downtown Summerlin restaurants back in dine-in mode
As of Wednesday,, less than half of the dining options at Downtown Summerlin were offering dine-in service. Following is a list of those offering dine-in, according to the Downtown Summerlin website. Crazy Pita Earl of Sandwich Grape Street Wine Bar Maggiano’s Little Italy Makers & Finders Mora Iced Creamery Nekter Juice Bar Sushi Loca True … [Read more...] about Many Downtown Summerlin restaurants back in dine-in mode
Immunize Nevada concerned about drop in state’s immunization rates amid COVID-19
Immunize Nevada, Nevada’s only statewide nonprofit dedicated to immunizations with offices in Reno and Las Vegas, is concerned about the recent decline in immunization rates throughout Nevada due to the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has caused parents and caregivers in Nevada and across the nation to postpone routine well-child checkups, including immunizations. This … [Read more...] about Immunize Nevada concerned about drop in state’s immunization rates amid COVID-19
Coping with Loss during the Pandemic
By Lisa Krysiak Families all over the globe are dealing with separation due to this pandemic, and most are dealing with some type of loss. There’s the loss of jobs, not to mention income and then there’s the loss of people we hold dear to us. So how do we cope through these uncertain times and hold it all together; everyone’s mental well-being is at stake during this … [Read more...] about Coping with Loss during the Pandemic
My fascination for silver dollars
By Dennis Cassinelli My Mother, Phyllis, was one of the first female blackjack dealers in Nevada. She and her sister, Clare, worked for Harold’s Club in Reno in the early 1940’s. General Manager, Raymond “Pappy” Smith was the first Nevada casino owner to hire female blackjack dealers to work in the clubs. His reasoning was, if casinos hired female … [Read more...] about My fascination for silver dollars