This past week, a group of children in the county participated in a drug prevention week put on by the NyE Communities Coalition, working with drug … [Read more...] about Kids participate in drug prevention week
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Summit focuses on overcoming rural opioid abuse
The Rural Nevada Opioid Summit was held April 22 to explore the different issues that face small-town Nevadans when it comes to opioids and drug … [Read more...] about Summit focuses on overcoming rural opioid abuse
Upcoming summit to address drug abuse
While drug abuse is often seen as something that only directly affects addicts, anyone who has ever had to deal with the problem knows it spreads much … [Read more...] about Upcoming summit to address drug abuse
Coalition provides child safety tips
Thanks to a recently acquired grant from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, the NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC) will begin … [Read more...] about Coalition provides child safety tips
Ways to decrease preventable childhood death
A grant through the NyE Communities Coalition is helping provide information and training to help prevent accidents, which are the leading causes of … [Read more...] about Ways to decrease preventable childhood death
Healthy eating classes available
With health and self-care becoming a rising topic in today’s world, Lincoln County has its own class that helps invite people to practice a healthier … [Read more...] about Healthy eating classes available
Coalition gives away car seats during safety event
On Sept. 19, the NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC), in collaboration with the Lincoln County Coalition, helped members of the community to keep their … [Read more...] about Coalition gives away car seats during safety event
Car seat safety event scheduled
To ensure that the children of Lincoln County are properly protected when on the road, the NyE Communities Coalition has organized a car-seat check in … [Read more...] about Car seat safety event scheduled
Community health worker to help released inmates and the elderly with drug issues
With the spread of opioids and the subsequent illegal transfer of prescription drugs, it’s sometimes easy to overlook two groups that are heavily … [Read more...] about Community health worker to help released inmates and the elderly with drug issues
New coalition hires focused on reducing substance abuse in county
Recently, the NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC) hired two new people to help combat the rising issue of drug abuse in the county. Brittni Almaraz has … [Read more...] about New coalition hires focused on reducing substance abuse in county