AHN News | May 2020
Your monthly news & updates from AHN!
May is Older American Month!
Here are all the FREE services AHN offers  our senior population:
  • Older Americans are susceptible to Medicare fraud. AHN's Senior Medicare Patrol assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to prevent, detect and report healthcare fraud, errors and abuse through outreach, counseling and education.

  • For those 60 or older or those with a disability, the Aging and Disability Resource Center can help with long term care planning, application assistance, medical resources, food assistance, caregiver support, and much more.

  • Access to Healthcare Network administers SHIP throughout Northern Nevada. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a state-based program that offers local one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families.
We remain open and here for you!
Meet Access Medical Care Coordinator, Michelle!

Michele would like for you to know that we are still open and if you are uninsured and cannot afford to obtain healthcare for you or your family, we can help!

We treat each of our members like our own family and will be with you every step of the way.

As an essential business serving vulnerable populations thru out Nevada, Access to Healthcare Networks (AHN) healthcare services continue uninterrupted .






To help protect the health of our clients, our staff, and our community, we have taken steps to provide phone enrollment into all Access to Healthcare Programs, including our Access Medical program.


Our community needs Access to Healthcare now more than ever.
Did you know, you can start your
Access Medical application online?
Get $25 off your next membership!




#ReferAFriend  to Access Medical! Starting now thru June 30th, get $25 off your next membership fee when you refer a friend!

New member who joins will also receive $10 off on their first month’s membership fee!

Call: 877.385.2345 or
Start your online application today:
https://www.accesstohealthcare.org/mdp-application
Access to Healthcare Network is a
"Best Places to Work"
Finalist!
AHN has qualified as a finalist in Northern Nevada Human Resources Association's Best Places to Work Awards.

AHN Staff You Rock!

Access to Healthcare Network: Nutrition Counseling
At Access to Healthcare Network, we understand that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all diet. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of personalized nutrition services designed to meet the individualized needs of each of our clients. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, manage a chronic condition, or simply learn more about food and nutrition, our Registered Dietitians (RDs) are here to help!

Our team of compassionate and highly trained Registered Dietitians (RDs) will work with you to identify foods that fit your unique lifestyle, preferences, and nutritional needs plus create a personalized plan that works for you. Together, we’ll help you meet your health goals and achieve the long-lasting results you’ve been looking for – all while enjoying foods that you love!
We are now offering video calls!

Call 775-284-1898 for more information

#GivingTuesday: AHN Support's A Local Business

It’s  #GivingTuesday ! On this day AHN is giving back by supporting a local taco business, a perfect setup for Cinco De Mayo!

Thank you @los_famosos_pillulles_tacos  for taking safety precautions while you prepared your delicious tacos for our staff!

AHN Receives Emergency Food Delivery Grant for Seniors
AHN has been awarded an emergency food delivery grant for seniors who are unable to leave their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to Healthcare has partnered with Raley’s to purchase bags of food for seniors that include; fresh fruits, vegetables, and toiletries. We will deliver food bags to seniors on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Washoe County, Tuesdays in Carson City, and Thursdays in Storey County.

Call our Access Medical Resource line and ask about the food delivery program. We will do the rest!

If you know of any senior that needs food during this time please have them call:

1-877-385-2345
Recipe of the Month: Banza Pasta
Ariel Rearick MS, RDN, LD | Health Educator at AHN
Click Video for Full Recipe
Access to Health Podcast
Hosted by Sherri Rice, CEO
Listen to our latest Access to Health podcasts! Each week, AHN's CEO, Sherri Rice, chats with a local healthcare leader on topics that matter to you. Episodes can be found at  accesstohealthcare.org/podcast  or by searching "Access to Health" on Apple Podcasts
Latest Podcast:
Meet our Team - Dena Miguel, Director of Access Medical

Meet our Director of Access Medical, Dena Miguel .

Over eight years ago, Dena Miguel took a leap of faith and joined the Access to Healthcare family having little experience in healthcare. Today, she is incredibly proud to be the director of the Access Medical program; a program that provides discounted healthcare rates to uninsured and underinsured populations in the greater Nevada region.

“Being able to provide discounted rates to our underinsured populations in our community is truly an amazing feeling,” Miguel said. “Healthcare is absolutely a human right so I will work tirelessly to help all individuals get the access to healthcare that they deserve.”

Currently, Dena and her staff are working to provide services to members during this uncertain time. Dena is working to ensure safety and resources for her providers and her members.

“My staff is doing an incredible job communicating with members and providers to provide the support and resources that we can,” Miguel said. “This is one of those times where I am so thankful for the strong relationships we have with our providers and community partners.”

As this organization grows, Dena’s knowledge and passion does as well. She stays dedicated to AHN because of the lifelong relationships she built with staff and members.

“I love coming to work every day and knowing that I work with people who have the same drive as I do and I get to go home every day knowing that I made a difference in our community,” Miguel said. 


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National Healthcare News
Medicaid providers at the end of the line for
federal COVID funding
Casa de Salud, a  not-for-profit  clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides primary medical care, opioid addiction services and non-Western therapies, including acupuncture and reiki, to a largely low-income population.
And, like so many other health care providers that serve as a safety net, its revenue—and its future—are threatened by the COVID-19 epidemic.
"I've been working for the past six weeks to figure out how to keep the doors open," said the clinic's executive director, Dr. Anjali Taneja. "We've seen probably an 80% drop in patient care, which has completely impacted our bottom line."
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