COVID-19: EXACERBATING HEALTH DISPARITIES
Recently, we participated in the Nevada Faith and Health Coalition meeting led by Bishop Ron Thomas, a member (or Promise Partner) of the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Healthy Children, Families, and Communities Pillar. Several Promise Partners attended, including Debra Toney and Debra Collins, chair and vice-chair of the Nevada Action Coalition. The “Debras” spoke passionately about health […]
May Is Mental Health Month 2020
This year, National Mental Health Awareness Month coincides with one of the most complex and challenging periods in our Nation’s recent history — combating the coronavirus pandemic. Not only has the virus caused immense physical suffering and loss for many people, it has also resulted in mental and emotional hardship. The stress and worry over […]
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it’s also effective in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle size. Sure, exercise can improve your physical health and your physique, trim your waistline, improve your sex life, and even add […]
Are You Stressed Out? Learn How to Keep your Stress Levels in Check
Stress takes a heavy toll on mental and emotional health, so it’s important to keep it under control. While not all stressors can be avoided, stress management strategies can help you bring things back into balance. Talk to a friendly face. Face-to-face social interaction, while practicing social distancing, with someone who cares about you is […]
Minority Health Month: Celebrating Dr. John Crear
In recognition of Minority Health Month, Nevada Partners and the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Health Pillar celebrates Dr. John Crear, the second black family practitioner in Nevada and father of Councilman Cedric Crear, City of Las Vegas, Ward 5. Humble Beginnings In March 1966, John and Barbara moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles […]
Mental Health: Stay Mentally Strong
Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships. Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free […]
COVID-19: EXACERBATING HEALTH DISPARITIES
Recently, we participated in the Nevada Faith and Health Coalition meeting led by Bishop Ron Thomas, a member (or Promise Partner) of the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Healthy Children, Families, and Communities Pillar. Several Promise Partners attended, including Debra Toney and Debra Collins, chair and vice-chair of the Nevada Action Coalition. The “Debras” spoke passionately about health […]