AHN News | July 2019
Your monthly news & updates from AHN!
What you need to know...
Summer Safety Tips
  • In the state of Nevada it is estimated that 790 residents will be diagnosed with Melanoma this year. Practice sun safety by wearing sun protective clothing, applying sunscreen with an SPF 30+, wearing wide brimmed hats and UV protective sunglasses. For more sun protection tips visit Nevada Cancer Coalition.
  • According to safety organization Kids and Cars, 18 children have died so far this year after being left in hot cars. July is usually the hottest month and heatstroke can happen even when the windows of the car are down. Learn more here.
  • Remember to stay hydrated! It's important to drink more water, especially in these warmer months. Learn why here.



Access Medical
We're excited to announce, AHN's medical discount program is now Access Medical!

The program has proudly assisted Nevada's uninsured and underinsured get access to affordable healthcare services since 2006.
Banana Berry Smooth Recipe!
Check out this Banana Berry Smoothie developed by our Dietitians for AHN's Diabetes Self Management nutrition classes. Perfect to cool you off on these hot summer days!

AHN offers  free  Diabetes Prevention Program workshops to members of the Reno community. First developed by the CDC, this program is proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in individuals with prediabetes. Under the guidance of trained lifestyle coaches, participants learn the skills needed to lose weight, become more physically active, manage stress, and sustain healthy lifestyle habits.

For more information regarding this program or to inquire about upcoming classes, please contact Kara Hochreiter at (775) 284-1898 x226.
Meet Our Board - Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson has been on AHN’s Board of Directors since the beginning and was on the development and design committee that submitted for AHN’s original start-up funding. With a professional background in healthcare administration, Johnson has expertise in providing healthcare to underserved populations in northern Nevada.

“AHN is a very special program that works to fill the gaps in our current health care system by working with healthcare providers, funding resources and patients,” Johnson states. “I enjoy the AHN staff, the excitement they have in working for AHN, my fellow board members and seeing the impact the program has in our community." 
Access Medical - 6 Month Special Happening Now!
Access Medical is now offering a 6 month special for new and existing members. Members and new clients can pay for 5 months and get 1 month of an Access Medical membership FREE.

If you or someone you know needs access to healthcare services at an affordable price, click below to learn more.
Wells Fargo Awards AHN $10,000
Wells Fargo recently awarded AHN with a $10,000 grant to support our Hospital Discharge Program, which reduces hospital readmission.

The grant will be used to support patients with food and housing insecurity.

Thank you Wells Fargo! 

Access to Health Podcast - Episode 1
AHN's CEO, Sherri Rice, sat down with Dr. Quinn Pauly and discussed physician burnout and suicide in Nevada. Dr. Pauly is a family practice physician and president of Nevada Physician Wellness Coalition.
 
Listen to Episode 1 below!
National Healthcare News
A New Study Successfully Eliminated HIV in Mice
Scientists from Temple University and The University of Nebraska successfully used a combination of LASER ART and CRISPR gene technology to completely eliminate the HIV virus in mice. Although they still need to go through primate and eventually human testing, this development is very promising as the first treatment that could completely eradicate HIV in a person. As of right now, people with HIV are treated with retroviral drugs their entire life. This new treatment offers the possibility of an actual cure. 
Apple Expands into Health Care With "One Drop" Diabetes Monitor
Select Apple stores have begun selling a diabetes monitor. It combines a blood glucose monitor with an app for iPhone or Apple Watch to help patients monitor their glucose levels. Apple CEO, Tim Cook, indicated that Apple plans to continue to expand into health care saying that Apple's contributions to health care will be their "greatest contributions to mankind." 
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