Northern Nevada wellness resources

 

  • Northern Nevada Medical Center - This comprehensive site lists the staff and clinics and provides links to other sites for health care information. The facility is at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks.
  • Washoe Health System - Formerly the county hospital, Washoe Health System includes an HMO and free-standing clinics as well as a hospital and trauma center.
  • Saint Mary's Medical Center - Lots of information, including the history of St. Mary's in Reno.
  • Women, Infants, Children - WIC is a federal supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant or breastfeeding women, new babies and children under five who meet income guidelines. The site has phone numbers and maps with locations for all WIC programs in Nevada.
  • American Diabetes Association, Nevada - The ADA is a valuable resource for people with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Information about area diabetes management classes, diet, exercise and medication is available here. The site is well-organized and easy to use.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous - The site includes a list of contacts for Nevada.
  • Nevada Department of Health - This is a directory of all the state health programs.

    Posted Nov. 20, 1998
    Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost

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