By Kirk Kern In mid-March, Guy Hobbs made a relatively easy decision. As president of Nevada Youth Soccer Association, Hobbs followed suit with the Clark County School District in shutting down all NYSA activities due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the recreation leagues, the spring seasons were just kicking off with more than 2,000 participants. Club level play … [Read more...] about Youth soccer will take cautious approach to resuming play
COVID-19
Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
By Garrett Estrada In honor of May being Older Americans Month, the Associate Medical Director of Southwest Medical Dr. Richard Orr wanted to share some advice for those Las Vegans over the age of 65 that will help keep them safe during the town's first phase of reopening amid the pandemic. Since seniors are at a higher risk of contracting the contagious virus, Orr … [Read more...] about Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
Special Olympics Nevada to host first-ever virtual 202 Summer Games
Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games is the organization’s largest annual sporting event, however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, this will be the first Games held entirely in a virtual format. From June 22 through June 26, SONV Virtual 2020 Summer Games will feature athletes from across the state competing in a variety of fitness and sports skills competitions in hopes of … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Nevada to host first-ever virtual 202 Summer Games
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Coping with stress of social distancing
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