Shelby Sheehan

1 month ago | mynews4.com | Shelby Sheehan

The opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives across the nation, and the Reno Orthopedic Clinic is taking steps to address the crisis with a new program aimed at reducing opioid use in post-surgical pain management. Dr. Sanjai Shukla and his team at the clinic have introduced the Opioid Sparing Care and Recovery (OSCAR) program, which offers patients an alternative to opioids for managing pain after surgery.

2 months ago | mynews4.com | Shelby Sheehan

RENO, Nev. — The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is experiencing a significant increase in demand, serving 30% more people than two years ago and 70% more than bef

2 months ago | mynews4.com | Shelby Sheehan

As the community gears up for the Souper Bowl of Caring event, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is spotlighting its "Produce on Wheels" program, which is making a significant impact on senior citizens facing food insecurity. Ann Kent, a retired federal employee living on a fixed income, is one of many seniors benefiting from the program. Twice a month, she visits a mobile produce truck parked in her senior living neighborhood in Sparks to collect fresh fruits and vegetables.

Jan 21, 2025 | mynews4.com | Shelby Sheehan

As the cost of living continues to rise, food pantries in Washoe County schools are providing much-needed relief to families. Glenn Duncan Elementary School is one of 41 schools in the district with a food pantry, offering groceries to students and their families every Friday. Ryan Smith, the principal of Glenn Duncan Elementary, said, "Every time we offer our food pantry on Fridays, we do see this positivity. It kind of multiplies throughout the school.

Oct 30, 2024 | mynews4.com | Shelby Sheehan

A ranch in Verdi called Reno Rescue, is harnessing the positive power of horses and ponies to support some of our most vulnerable citizens, children in foster-care. Stable Moments is starting its second season this fall with a lot of promise for this therapeutic program. Twenty local children are learning about horses and how to take care of them at Reno Rescue where upwards of 40 neglected and abused horses call home.