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. Dr. John Rhodes But according to OptumCare’s Senior Medical Director John Rhodes, it’s a war that can be won, one day at a … [Read more...] about Coping with stress of social distancing
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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. … [Read more...] about Immunize Nevada concerned about drop in state’s immunization rates amid COVID-19
From this week’s CooksSalon
Tip for the times – Mary Beth Albright of the Washington Post hosts online cooking demos, free to all. Called the “Quarantine Cooking Show,” it’s very much in tune with the times. Given ingredients can be hard to find, she tends to concentrate on what’s likely on hand, also noting possible substitutes or even when you can simply leave something out. One of her comments … [Read more...] about From this week’s CooksSalon
Ready or not, parts of state will open Saturday
On Saturday, you can get a haircut. Gov. Steve Sisolak said on Thursday that certain small businesses could open on Saturday, a few days earlier than the May 15 original date of the Nevada stay-at-home plan extension. Besides hair salons, restaurants can also open for dine-in, although in both cases there will be certain restrictions. Barbershops and hair and nail … [Read more...] about Ready or not, parts of state will open Saturday
From this week’s CooksSalon
Comfort Food - Cookies and Cream Bread Pudding. This recipe actually comes from Disney, among the many from the parks' various restaurants posted in its blog. In addition to the bread pudding link there's also a link to the full recipe page. Tips for our Times - boxed brownies fake homemade * cleaning produce * three creative ways with tuna * a touch of humor Click … [Read more...] about From this week’s CooksSalon