StatePoint It’s always the right time to commit to healthy habits, behaviors and steps to improve your physical and mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating so much uncertainty and upending so many routines, experts say that focusing on the things within your control is particularly important. “At this particular moment -- challenging as it may be -- it is … [Read more...] about During COVID-19, Take Simple Steps to Establish a New Normal
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Calm before the storm: Nevada hospital workers grapple with mask shortages, staying safe as coronavirus cases grow
By Megan Messerly/The Nevada Independent The hospitals across Nevada have grown quiet. Elective surgeries have been delayed. Patient volume is down. Expectant mothers who might have brought a troupe of family members and friends with them for delivery are now limited to a single visitor. Hospitalized kids, too, are generally limited to one parent. Most everyone else in … [Read more...] about Calm before the storm: Nevada hospital workers grapple with mask shortages, staying safe as coronavirus cases grow
Fund Helps Breast Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
StatePoint Rising unemployment, mandatory stay-at-home orders, and an overburdened health care system are causing a perfect storm for breast cancer patients who have concerns or need care, according to the experts at Susan G. Komen. “People who have been impacted by breast cancer or who are concerned that they may have breast cancer need help getting the care they need … [Read more...] about Fund Helps Breast Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
StatePoint School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. To create a routine for your kids that sticks, consider the following tips: • Just because there is no formal school day doesn’t mean kids should sleep in or stay up late at night. Keep the same … [Read more...] about How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
Nevada homeowners impacted by COVID-19, you have options
By U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Homeowners across Nevada are facing uncertainty in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are finding themselves without a job, working reduced hours, or otherwise struggling due to the economic consequences of coronavirus. That’s why I’ve put together a comprehensive Disaster Resource Guide that includes helpful … [Read more...] about Nevada homeowners impacted by COVID-19, you have options