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Family Fitness and Fun: Celebrating National Minority Health Month
What would happen if everything you thought was helping you relax… was actually keeping you trapped?
In this episode of A Healthier Tomorrow, we uncover how menthol tobacco is engineered to hook communities, why what...
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The Hidden Salt Trap: Are You Eating Your Way to Hypertension?
Join hosts Will Rucker and Ciara Owens as they explore heart health in this informative episode. Featuring guests Angel Garcia, Amineh Harvey, and Daidre Gamboa from Dignity Health and Southern Nevada Health District,...
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Everyone Has a Status: The Facts About HIV in Las Vegas (And Why Testing Matters) on A Healthier Tomorrow
Everyone has a status—and knowing it can save lives.
Clark County continues to see HIV diagnosis rates higher than the national average, with disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities. Yet...
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Beyond Crisis: Building a Culture of Mental Wellness for Nevada's Youth
Teen mental health in Nevada is in crisis, but the story doesn’t end there. In this powerful episode, Jana Velasco shares how Hope Means Nevada is equipping teens with the tools to regulate emotions, choose joy, and...
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From Smoke to Sugar: Tackling Two Silent Killers on A Healthier Tomorrow
What do nicotine, diabetes, and your daily habits have in common? More than you think. Today, we’re diving into two of the biggest — and most preventable — health threats facing our community. If you’ve ever wondered...
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The Tiny Surgeon: A Pediatric Doctor’s Guide to Child Safety with Dr. Erik Pearson
What keeps a pediatric surgeon up at night on Halloween? It’s not the ghosts—it’s what ends up in the ER.”
In this special Halloween episode of A Healthier Tomorrow, Dr. Erik Pearson joins Will Rucker and Ciara Owens...
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Las Vegas Health Challenges: A Tale of Two Cities in One Community
Can better data, breastfeeding support, and health education reshape Nevada’s health future? These three women say yes—and they’re leading the way.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of A Healthier...
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Kids as Health Advocates: Empowering the Next Generation
Can a child really save a parents life?In this powerful episode of A Healthier Tomorrow, pediatrician and health visionary Dr. Jerry Reeves reveals the surprising ways children are becoming health champions for their...
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A Community Approach: Partnerships in Promoting Brain Health
Can you actually prevent Alzheimer’s? These experts say yes—and it starts earlier than you think.
Join Will Rucker and Ciara Owens for an enlightening episode of A Healthier Tomorrow as they explore how brain health,...
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Unmasking the Stigma: The Reality of Substance Use in Southern Nevada
Opioid overdoses are on the rise in Southern Nevada—but every overdose is preventable. Join Will Rucker with experts from the Southern Nevada Health District as they uncover life-saving tools, community strategies,...
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Why 3,303 Voices Mattered: A Dive into Southern Nevada's Health Revolution
About the Guests:
Dr. Stephen Shane: Dr. Shane is a pediatrician at Renown Health and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. He runs the Healthy Lifestyles...
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Empowering Dads and Kids: Health and Vaccination Insights
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About the Guests:
Jazzmin Robled: Jazzmin is a dedicated community health professional who has been working with the Southern Nevada Health District for...
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