National Childhood Obesity Month
Approximately one in five children in the United States are obese. And, unfortunately, Nevada’s childhood obesity rate is slightly worse than the national average. Childhood obesity can lead to many...
Aug 28, 2018
5 Ways to Prepare for Going Back to School
You’ve bought the books, packed the backpacks, set the early morning alarms—it must be time to go back to school. Whether you have little ones entering first grade or are...
Aug 10, 2018
Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
School is just around the corner. You’ve bought pencils, notebooks, backpacks and lunchboxes. You do all this because you want to set your kids up for success, so what are...
Aug 07, 2018
UV Safety Awareness Month
The forecast said it would be about 95 degrees and cloudy today. You spent the morning doing yard work, the afternoon relaxing at the pool and the evening at a...
Jul 16, 2018
Minority Mental Health Month
You’ve likely heard the statistic that every one in five adults in America experience a mental illness. Mental health affects everyone, regardless of background. However, according to the U.S. Department...
Jul 11, 2018
Why Men Are Less Likely to Enroll for Health Insurance
Life is unpredictable. With nearly 90 percent of Americans having some form of health insurance, it can be inferred that health insurance is a key tool for facing life’s unknowns...
Jul 03, 2018
Summer Injuries
From Memorial Day to Labor Day there are picnics, vacations and, unfortunately, a spike in emergency room visits. Although your essential health benefits cover emergency services, the ER isn’t a...
Jul 02, 2018
Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. Here’s the reality: statistically, men don’t live as long as women. Additionally, they are more likely than women to be uninsured, they have a...
Jun 20, 2018
School’s Out for Summer, But Summer Health Coverage for Students Shouldn’t Be
As a college student—or as a millennial in general—health coverage may not be something you think about very often. It may seem too complex or expensive. Nevada Health Link wants...
Jun 05, 2018
Short Term Limited Duration Plan Impact on The Individual Market
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released a final rule that will undermine high-quality, comprehensive insurance for adults, children, and especially for people with pre-existing conditions. The final...
Jun 01, 2018
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