April is National Minority Health Month, and it raises awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Health disparities are preventable differences in disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health. Intermountain works in this area to support their mission of “Helping people live their healthiest lives possible.” Nevada is a diverse state and expected to have a 20 percent increase in diverse populations such as with Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, and Hispanic communities over the next 10 years. “We want to be a leading part of that when it comes to healthcare, and making sure everyone is getting quality care, and they understand what is being spoken to them,” said LaTeisha Morgan, care management manager for Intermountain Health. Intermountain Health is committed to make sure that our workforce reflects the communities they serve. This allows to gain better insi
Las Vegas(KLAS)-It’s a national concert tour dedicated to helping U-S Veterans. You can show your support for the cause and enjoy the music of country artist Ben O’Connor at the Unum Tour, this Friday, April 12th at The Space. Tickets are available at thespacelv.com Half the proceeds from ticket sales and 100 percent of donations will […]
Las Vegas(KLAS)-American Indians and Alaska Natives are more than twice as likely to contract HIV compared to their white counterpart. The LGBTQ Plus Center of Southern Nevada is working to bring awareness as well as the continuing battle against HIV and AIDS Awareness for everyone. Kiande Jakada an HIV Health Educator joined us with more […]
Las Vegas(KLAS)-There are more than 30,000 people living in Nevada with a bleeding disorder that don’t realize it and the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation has made it their mission to help patients that suffer and now you support them by attending the Winter Wine Fest. Stephanie Dupree joined Las Vegas Now […]
Las Vegas(KLAS)-Ella King, a Teen Committee Member for Hope Means Nevada and Lauren Salgado a Wellness Practitioner, and AREA15 partner invite everyone out to ‘Exhale’ at Area15 on Sunday, April 7th. Tickets for adults 19 years of age or older are $60 per person. Tickets for students ages 12 to 18 years are $40 per […]