Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
Visiting USAC professor involves students in Costa Rica health initiative
Assistant Professor in the Orvis School of Nursing, Christine Aramburu Alegría, led five students in a healthy studies research project at the Universidad de Costa Rica.... more
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week emphasizes “everybody knows somebody”
RENO, Nev. – This year, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) brings eating disorder awareness to campuses and communities around the world during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 24 through March 2. ... more
University CrossFit program among top in the nation
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Lombardi Recreation Center is home to the first and largest university-affiliate CrossFit program. ... more
Students encouraged to ‘get their health on’ with activities and live-well options
RENO, Nev. – Visitors have called Reno one of the country’s true outdoor meccas, and for good reason. Within a one-hour drive of Reno are 15 world-class skiing and snowboarding resorts, Lake Tahoe, hundreds of mountain-biking and hiking trails and one of the country’s top outdoor whitewater kayak parks.... more
University of Nevada, Reno nursing students hold health fair at Gospel Mission
RENO, Nev. – A group of students from the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing will hold a health fair to distribute information on health-care issues and provide basic medical screenings at the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission, 355 Record St., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., this Friday, Aug. 3. ... more
Leading experts on congenital muscular dystrophy convene at University
RENO, Nev. – The nation’s leading scientists and clinicians exploring treatment breakthroughs for congenital muscular dystrophy will convene April 22-24 on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, where research by Dean Burkin has led to a potential therapy.... more
Satres announce $5 million gift to University of Nevada, Reno
RENO, Nev. – In an effort to address the state’s most pressing needs, including health care and K-12 education, Phil and Jennifer Satre have announced a $5 million gift to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation from the Satre Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada.... more
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
RENO, Nev. – A strong collaborative pilot project in Washoe County has found success in seeking ways to encourage those who need colon cancer screenings to get them.... more
University of Nevada, Reno Psychology Department reaches out to abused women
Reno, Nev. – The Psychological Service Center and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program at the University of Nevada, Reno are offering a free group therapy program to women who have suffered abuse from their domestic partners.... more
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012 emphasizes “everybody knows somebody”
RENO, Nev. – This year, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) brings eating disorder awareness to campuses and communities around the world during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 26 through March 3. ... more
