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More than 1 million adults in Tennessee have no access to dental coverage, and only about half of kids enrolled in the states Medicaid program receive dental care, according to a new report. Report author Kinika Young, senior director of health policy and advocacy at the Tennessee Justice Center, said Tennessee is one of three states that dont provide dental care to Medicaid recipients. Thats on top of a chronic shortage of dental-health professionals, especially in rural areas. ...

New Yorkers rallied this week, calling for action to help address the structural inequality Black and Brown people experience during pregnancy and birth. Black women are at least three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams wants Congress to pass the Black Maternal Health "Momnibus" Act of 2021, which would direct agencies t...

Theres a new way to show youre vaccinated for COVID-19, without having to keep track of a pesky vaccine card, using a free QR code you can download from your account via the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services online portal. You can save the QR code as a digital file on your phone. Kristy Zigenis, COVID-19 program manager for the Nevada State Immunization Program, said businesses or events requiring proof of vaccination for admission can use a special program to decode the file. .....

State Vaccine Manager Honored as June 2021 Veteran Employee of the Month Glenn Witt worked on vaccination distribution for the Army and now in the fight against COVID-19 Carson City August 03, 2021 Glenn Witt, vaccine manager with the Department of Health and Human Services, has been selected as the June 2021 Nevada Employee Veteran of the Month for his outstanding contributions and service to the State of Nevada. Witt’s military service began at age 19 and spanned 20 years. Most notably...

Plan now for Back-to-School vaccines COVID-19 vaccine can be co-administered with required school vaccinations Carson City June 02, 2021 Nevada’s busy parents often make appointments for their children’s back-to-school vaccines in July or August, but with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine now available to those 12 years and older, the Nevada State Immunization Program encourages families to schedule their children‘s vaccination appointments now. “The authorization of the...

Nevada to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid federal review Southern Nevada Health District talked about the decision not to use the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at this time. and last updated 2021-04-13 23:32:53-04 NEVADA (KTNV) — The Nevada Health Response team issued a statement on Tuesday after a pause was recommended by the FDA and CDC for the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine. "The State of Nevada is committed to protecting the health and safety of all Nevadans and will pause ...

COVID in Nevada: Those 55 and older with underlying conditions eligible for vaccinations Reno-Gazette-Journal 3/16/2021 Diabetes and COVID-19: Why those with the underlying condition are hit harder by the virus Replay Video UP NEXT This story is part of the Reno Gazette Journals essential coronavirus coverage is being provided for free. Please consider subscribing to support our work. Those who are 55 and older and have underlying conditions are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine...

Editors note: Reno Gazette Journal Executive Editor Brian Duggan is married to CHA spokeswoman Megan Duggan, who is included in this article. Brian Duggan did not edit or consult on this article. Investigations Editor Anjeanette Damon led the editing process. With the demand for COVID-19 vaccines dwarfing the supply of doses coming to the state, Gov. Steve Sisolak’s administration released a detailed playbook directing that shots go first to those who need them most. As state and local age...

and last updated 2020-12-03 02:25:20-05 CARSON CITY (KTNV) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak updated the states COVID-19 vaccination planning process during a Wednesday press conference. Gov. Sisolak was joined by Candice McDaniel, chief of the Bureau of Child, Family and Community Wellness, along with Shannon Bennett, Immunization Program Manager, Division of Public and Behavioral Health. The governor said he was glad to provide an update as the state prepares for a COVID-19 vaccine, which he a...

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