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Episodes

Episode 66 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.5, 2022 COVID-19 Update with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, to give a COVID-19 2022 update on new variants and vaccinations.

Jan 19, 2022•31 min•Ep. 91

Episode 65 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.19 Friendships with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 19: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about how we define our friendships and why they are so important.

Jan 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 90

Episode 64 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.18 Divorce During COVID-19 with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 18: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss divorce during COVID-19.

Nov 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 89

Episode 63 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.17 Compassion Fatigue with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 17: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss the real feeling behind compassion fatigue.

Oct 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 88

Episode 62 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.16 The Art of Worrying with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 15: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss how unprecedented events cause worrisome in our life and how to deal with them.

Sep 09, 2021•42 min•Ep. 87

Episode 61 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Organ Donation with Janice F. Whaley, MPH, CPTC, CTBS, Chief Executive Office at Donor Network West

In this episode, we learn about organ donation and how you can become a donor. Learn from Janice F. Whaley, MPH, CPTC, CTBS, Chief Executive Office at Donor Network West, and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO.

Aug 31, 2021•44 min•Ep. 86

Episode 60 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.4, COVID-19 Update in Washoe County with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, to give an update on COVID-19 cases and vaccinations in Washoe County.

Aug 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 85

Episode 59 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Health Disparities & Inequities with Jeffrey A. Murawsky, MD FACP & Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell

In this episode, we learn about the health disparities & inequities in our community. Learn from Jeffrey A. Murawsky, MD FACP, Chief Medical Director of SilverSummit Healthplan & Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Family Medicine at St. Mary’s Health Network, along with Sherri Rice, AHN CEO.

Jul 02, 2021•38 min•Ep. 84

Episode 58 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.3, Q&A: Men's Health with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss the importance of preventative men’s screenings and how often you should get them.

Jun 08, 2021•27 min•Ep. 83

Episode 57 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.15 Getting Back into Normal Life with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 15: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about adjusting to everyday life and being social again.

Jun 03, 2021•31 min•Ep. 82

Episode 56 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Washoe County School District Update with Angela D. Taylor, Ph.D. Washoe County School District's Board of Trustees

Our guest today, Angela D. Taylor, Ph.D. Washoe County School District's Board of Trustees. Join Angela as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, give an update on Washoe County schools.

Jun 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 81

Episode 55 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.2, Q&A: Women's Health with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss the importance of preventative women's exams and how often you should get them.

May 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 80

Episode 54 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.1, Q&A: COVID-19 Update with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, as they give an update on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines.

May 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 79

Episode 53 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Q&A: Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine on a Q&A.

Apr 20, 2021•16 min•Ep. 78

Episode 52 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.14 Seniors and Isolation with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 14: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about the effects of isolation on seniors.

Apr 05, 2021•32 min•Ep. 77

Episode 51 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Homelessness and Hope Springs Housing Project, Northern Nevada HOPES with CEO, Sharon Chamberlain

Sharon Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer at Northern Nevada HOPES. Join Sharon as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about the incredible Hope Springs housing project and the issues of homelessness in our community.

Mar 11, 2021•27 min•Ep. 76

Episode 50 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Suicide Prevention in Nevada with Cherylyn Woods & Misty Vaughan Allen, Office of Suicide Prevention

In this episode, we learn about the suicide rate in the state of Nevada, suicide prevention, and how you can make a difference. Learn from Cherylyn Woods, Nevada Statewide Zero Suicide Project Coordinator, and Misty Vaughan Allen, MA, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, along with Sherri Rice, AHN CEO. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 For more information or to get invo...

Mar 04, 2021•34 min•Ep. 75

Episode 49 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.13 Children and Isolation with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 13: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about the effects of isolation on children.

Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 74

Episode 48 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.12 Personality Types

Part 12: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss how our personalities influence our decision-making. Learn more about your personality, take the test: https://www.idrlabs.com/test.php

Feb 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 73

Episode 47 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.11 COVID-19 Vaccine Decisions

Part 11: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss decisions, how to identify misinformation and conspiracy theories on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 72

Episode 46 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.2 Our Local Businesses with Ann Silver, CEO Chamber of Commerce Reno - Sparks, NV

Part 2: Our guest today, Ann Silver, Chamber of Commerce Reno-Sparks, CEO. Join Ann as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss how our local businesses have been affected by COVID-19 and how you can help.

Jan 28, 2021•37 min•Ep. 71

Episode 45 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.10 Depression and Anxiety Going Into 2021 with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 10: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss how depression, anxiety, and loneliness continue going into 2021.

Jan 25, 2021•42 min•Ep. 70

Episode 44 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Q&A: COVID-19 Vaccine with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS at Silver Sage Center

Andy Pasternak, MD, MS, is a practicing family medicine physician with Silver Sage Center. Join Pasternak and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about the COVID-19 vaccine on a Q&A.

Jan 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 69

Episode 43 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Physician Burnout with Colleen Camenisch, Executive Director of Nevada Physician Wellness Coalition

Colleen Camenisch, Executive Director of Nevada Physician Wellness Coalition. Join Colleen as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, physician burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 68

Episode 42 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - The impact on our lungs from COVID-19 with Dr. Aleem Surani, MD, Pulmonologist of Northern Nevada Medical Group

In this episode, we learn about the impact on our lungs from COVID-19. Learn from Dr.Aleem Surani, MD, Pulmonologist of Northern Nevada Medical Group, along with Sherri Rice, AHN CEO.

Oct 19, 2020•26 min•Ep. 67

Episode 41 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.9 Domestic Violence with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 9: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about the increase in domestic violence during COVID-19. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800.799.SAFE (7233)

Oct 15, 2020•29 min•Ep. 66

Episode 40 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - PT.8 Psychological Impact on Racism and Discrimination with Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Part 8: Our guest today, Nora Ann Brucklacher, Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group. Join Nora as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about racism and discrimination and the impact on our mental health. Listen at accesstohealthcare.org/podcast or search “Access to Health” on Apple Podcasts. #AccessToHealthPodcast #HealthPodcast #COVID19Podcast...

Oct 07, 2020•28 min•Ep. 65

Episode 39 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Q&A Nevada Health Link Open Enrollment with Heather Korbulic Executive Director of Nevada Health Link

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act compliant health plans is happening November 1 - January 15! Check out our latest podcast with Heather Korbulic, Executive Director of Nevada Health Link. Listen as Heather and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss affordable healthcare options for Nevadans and how you can start window shopping today.

Oct 05, 2020•28 min•Ep. 64

Episode 38 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Recovering from COVID-19 with Jae Landaker

Join Jae as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, talk about her experience and recovery from COVID-19.

Sep 29, 2020•22 min•Ep. 63

Episode 37 of COVID-19 Issues In Our Community - Mail-In Voting with Deanna Spikula, Registrar of Voters

Our guest today, Registrar of Voters, Deanna Spikula. Join Deanna as she and Sherri Rice, AHN CEO, discuss a Q & A on mail in voting.

Sep 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 62

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