We’d like to extend our sincerest thank you to everyone who participated in and supported last week’s Rural Nevada Community Health Fair in Goldfield, Nevada! This event brought together many dedicated organizations and vendors who are committed to improving health and wellness in our rural communities. Here’s a look at each participating organization, the invaluable services they provide, and links to learn more about their work.
Access to Health Care
Access to Health Care helps individuals in Nevada access medical services regardless of insurance status or financial ability. They offer programs for primary care, behavioral health, and other healthcare resources.
Visit Access to Health Care
AHEC (High Sierra Health Education Center)
AHEC promotes healthcare education in underserved areas of Nevada, focusing on workforce development, continuing education, and outreach programs to inspire more people to pursue healthcare careers.
Learn more about AHEC
Anthem
Anthem provides health insurance options, including Medicare and Medicaid plans, for Nevadans seeking affordable healthcare coverage and wellness programs.
Explore Anthem’s Services
Buckle Up Nevada
Buckle Up Nevada educates the community on seatbelt safety and injury prevention, working to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities through awareness and training programs.
Discover Buckle Up Nevada
Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) at the University of Nevada, Reno.
CASAT’s primary mission is to improve prevention and treatment services for individuals with addictive behaviors by helping states, organizations, students, and the existing workforce apply research-based practices. This mission is achieved through university-based coursework; online courses and trainings; conferences and institutes; continuing education workshops; product development; web-based and electronic products and databases; and consultation and technical assistance.
Check out CASAT.org
Centerra Gold Mine: Goldfield Project
The Centerra Gold Mine project in Goldfield supports local employment and environmental stewardship, contributing to the well-being of rural Nevada’s communities through sustainable mining practices.
Learn more about Centerra Gold Mine
Esmeralda County Senior Transportation
Esmeralda County Senior Transportation provides essential transportation services for seniors, ensuring they have access to healthcare, groceries, and other vital resources within their community.
Mercy Air Medical Transport
Mercy Air Medical Transport offers life-saving air transport services, ensuring rural residents in need of emergency care can quickly reach medical facilities.
Visit Mercy Air Medical Transport
Mobex
Mobex specializes in emergency response and mobile healthcare services, focusing on bringing critical resources to rural and remote areas.
Learn about Mobex
Mobile Crisis Unit
The Mobile Crisis Unit provides immediate mental health and substance use disorder support, offering crisis intervention and resources for individuals in need throughout Nevada.
Explore Nevada’s Mobile Crisis Response
Nevada Appellate Courts
The Nevada Appellate Courts serve the judicial needs of rural Nevada, working to ensure access to justice through the court system.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Public and Behavioral Health
This division promotes health and wellness through various programs, including public health services, behavioral health support, and community outreach initiatives.
Visit DHHS – Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention
The Office of Suicide Prevention offers resources and programs designed to reduce suicide rates in Nevada through education, intervention, and community support.
Learn more about Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention
Nevada’s Rural Mental Health
Nevada’s Rural Mental Health programs provide support for individuals struggling with mental health challenges in rural areas, ensuring access to quality care and crisis services.
Visit Nevada’s Rural Mental Health
MTM, Inc. (Medicaid Statewide Transportation Vendor)
MTM, Inc. offers transportation services for Medicaid recipients across Nevada, ensuring access to medical appointments and other essential services.
Learn about MTM, Inc.
NyE Communities Coalition
The NyE Communities Coalition focuses on substance abuse prevention, healthcare access, and education in rural Nevada, offering support for a healthier community.
Discover NyE Communities Coalition
Optimum (Immunizations)
Optimum provides vaccination services to help protect the community from preventable diseases, including flu and COVID-19, ensuring greater public health resilience.
Check out Optimum
Rural Courts Administration
The Rural Courts Administration ensures that Nevada’s rural populations have access to judicial services, addressing specific needs of remote communities.
Sharpen the Saw Work Program
The Sharpen the Saw Work Program provides job training and skills development, helping individuals in rural Nevada enhance their employability and achieve personal growth.
SilverSummit
SilverSummit offers health plans for Medicaid and other low-cost health options, supporting preventive and ongoing care for Nevada residents.
Visit SilverSummit Health
The Salvation Army of Washoe County
The Salvation Army provides a range of social services, from food assistance and emergency shelter to rehabilitation programs, to help vulnerable populations.
Learn more about The Salvation Army
Wake Up Nevada: Stop Opioid Overdose
Wake Up Nevada raises awareness about opioid overdose, providing education on safe practices, prevention, and support resources for individuals and families.
Explore Wake Up Nevada
WC Health Northern Nevada
WC Health offers comprehensive health services, including family medicine, mental health, and wellness programs, to promote a healthier Nevada.
Check out WC Health
WestCare Nevada
WestCare Nevada delivers support services for addiction, mental health, and housing, helping individuals on the road to recovery and self-sufficiency.
Visit WestCare Nevada
Xceleration Consulting Team
The Xceleration Consulting Team provides healthcare consulting services, helping Nevada’s healthcare systems optimize their resources and improve patient outcomes.
Thank you once again to all of these incredible vendors and organizations for their support and dedication. Together, we’re making a difference in rural Nevada, ensuring access to essential services and fostering a healthier, stronger community!
