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Wildfire smoke more dangerous than other air pollutants for asthma patients

By DRI Communications | Sep 22, 2020 | News releases, Research findings

For people who suffer from asthma, wildfire smoke is more hazardous than other types of air pollution, according to a new study from DRI.

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Healthy Nevada Project participant survey results about COVID-19

Healthy Nevada Project participants report on COVID-19

By DRI Communications | Apr 13, 2020 | Announcements, News releases

14,000 Nevadans quickly report on signs and symptoms to enhance predictive public health models for Nevada.  Reno, Nev. (April 1, 2020) – The Healthy Nevada Project, a first-of-its-kind, community-based population health study combining genetic, clinical,...

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Population health study “Healthy Nevada Project” goes statewide, adding 25,000 participants

By DRI Communications | May 8, 2019 | Announcements, News releases

Las Vegas, Nev. (May 8, 2019) – The Healthy Nevada Project, a first-of-its-kind, community-based population health study combining genetic, clinical, environmental and social data, is expanding enrollment to Las Vegas. The Project aspires not only to offer genetic...

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Healthy Nevada Project announces pilot study insights and phase two enrollment

By DRI Communications | Mar 15, 2018 | Announcements, News releases

Reno, Nev. (March 15, 2018) – Eighteen months ago, northern Nevada made history welcoming a first-of-its-kind, community-based population health study combining clinical, genetic and environmental data with the goal of providing personalized, precision medicine for...

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Helix to help expand Healthy Nevada Project

By DRI Communications | Jan 9, 2018 | Announcements, News releases

Reno, Nev. and San Carlos, Calif. (Tuesday, January 9, 2018) – Fifteen months after launching the state’s landmark Healthy Nevada Project, Renown Institute for Health Innovation (Renown IHI) is taking steps toward significantly expanding public enrollment in its...

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