TMT Discussion Forums

Substance abuse

2008-04-23T10:34:41Z

Substance abuse, even tobacco, is risky and can result in negative health outcomes—preventative measures are a cost-effective way to improve long-term health

RGJ, 4/23/08: Tobacco prevention in state leaves much to be desired

RGJ, 4/20/08: Many options can help with alcohol abuse

Learn more about TMT’s health & wellness indicators

STDs continue to rise

2008-03-12T09:19:20Z

CDC study shows STD prevention isn’t working. Using the Washoe County 2007 Chlamydia rates per 100,000 people reported by the RGJ 3/12/08 (see article below), Washoe County Chlamydia rates have increased 81% since 1997.

View other at-risk behavior data for the community’s wellness & preventative healthcare indicator --> http://www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org/indicator_name/C5/20#at%20risk%20behavior

RGJ, 3/11/08: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880311016

RGJ, 3/12/08: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TEEN_STDS?SITE=NVREN&SECTION=HOME

Walking & public transportation may improve your health

2008-02-18T17:50:36Z

Healthy alternative: Take mass transmit, USA Today 2/1/08: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-01-31-masstransit_n.htm

Could Metro Fit, Car-Free Diet, or Walk SMART be applied to the Truckee Meadows for a healthier community?

Public health matters

2008-02-18T15:58:28Z

Better preventative health care needed by John Packham, PhD, Director of the Nevada Rural Hospital Flexibility Program based at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, RGJ 2/12/08: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802120334

Healthcare access

2008-02-11T16:31:10Z

Health coverage trend is hurting Americans, RGJ 2/11/08 (from the Des Moines, Iowa, Register 2/5/08): http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802110319

Tell us what you think about health insurance coverage in northern Nevada? Check local statistics on TMT’s health & wellness indicators page: http://www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org/indicator_name/C5/19

2007 Kid’s Count

2007-07-25T10:24:37Z

State’s kids fare better, but problems persist
RGJ, 7/25/07
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007707250375

Please reply with Washoe County data sources related to the Kid’s Count 10 key indicators