The number and cost of requirements associated with the Affordable Care Act go far past health insurance. Mike Bell, head of Humboldt General Hospital's information technology department, said the latest computer upgrades at HGH are being driven by federal standards tied to the ACA.
The time it takes for the courts to return children to their homes or find safe, permanent placements has been significantly reduced and now stands below the national average. The achievement over just a two year period is the result of the actions of Nevada's District Courts and the Supreme Court's Court Improvement Program.
CARSON CITY - The federal Division of Strategic National Stockpile promises emergency requests from state governors for pharmaceuticals will be delivered in less than 12 hours.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced speakers for the 2014 Agricultural Outlook Forum, "The Changing Face of Agriculture," to be held from Feb. 20 - 21 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Va.
RENO - A reception Feb. 1 will kick off the viewing of a new yearlong exhibit in the University of Nevada, Reno's Keck Museum entitled "Earthquakes, Chukars and Millionaires: The 'Mackay Mines' Story."
CARSON CITY - In December, Nevada's rate of unemployment dropped from 9 percent to a seasonally adjusted 8.8 percent, the lowest reading since November 2008. The state ended the year with four consecutive monthly declines in the unemployment rate, said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
CARSON CITY - This week is School Choice Week in Nevada and across the country. More than 40 events are planned across the Silver State, in addition to 5,500 events nationwide. Gov. Brian Sandoval recently proclaimed Jan. 26-Feb. 1 as "Nevada School Choice Week."The week gives students, parents and teachers a chance to raise awareness of the different types of educational options available to families.
CARSON CITY - Anita Lahey has been hired as a conservation specialist for the State Conservation Districts Program. Lahey will be based in Ely.
SPARKS - The Nevada Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition division has released the 2013-14 Free and Reduce Price Meal Eligibility Report.
Humboldt General Hospital bid farewell to one of its medical practitioners Jan. 22.
LAS VEGAS - As the final two months of open enrollment for health insurance approach, Ramirez Group, Nevada Health Link and Nevada JobConnect are partnering to provide weekend enrollment assistance to Nevadans seeking to sign up for the state's new health insurance marketplace. Ramirez Group is the largest Navigator conducting statewide enrollment outreach for Nevada Health Link.
If you are going to dial 911, make sure it's an emergency - that's the lesson Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputy and DARE Officer Victor Castaneda had for Grass Valley Elementary School fourth graders during a class last Friday.
Humboldt County commissioners discussed the county's top three budget priorities at their retreat Jan. 27 and two of them had to do with emergency communications.
While Cameron Carrica recovers from injuries obtained in a fight that took place last weekend, family friend Nick Lujan is organizing a run/ride/walk to raise money for Carrica's medical expenses.