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Nevada Health Centers now recruiting for clinical research trials

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December 1, 2025

Nevada Health Centers now recruiting for clinical research trials

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Health Centers in Carson City is looking for people to participate in clinical research trials for norovirus and an oral GLP-1 medication.

“We’ve been very excited to be able to bring opportunities of major biopharmaceutical, clinical research, new, innovative medications and such to our patient population,” said Dr. Sangeeta Wagner, Nevada Health Centers.

NVHC joined forces with Javara, a leading integrated research organization (IRO), in 2023 to bring clinical research to Nevadans, beginning in the greater Carson City area.

Nevada Health Centers has conducted fourteen trial opportunities over the years. They’re recruiting for 5 trials right now, including norovirus and an oral GLP-1 medication. “This medication is an oral medication for adults that will help them in the same ways. It’s nice because it will give patients the alternative instead of having to inject themselves once a week,” added Dr. Wagner.

NVHC is looking for people who are 18 or older, with diabetes, obesity, heart failure prevention, hypothyroidism, and covid.

The norovirus trial is for people 60 or older. The CDC reports, there are 2,500 norovirus outbreaks in the U.S. each year, and the virus is responsible for 58% of foodborne illnesses.

“For most of us, otherwise healthy adults, we can just have a few days of some mild discomfort. But in the vulnerable population, adult patients or those very young, it can lead to dehydration or death. Important to decrease the spread of it as much as we can. Currently, there is no approved vaccine for it, nor is there an antiviral,” said Dr. Wagner.

Dr. Wagner says Clinical trials are an essential step in developing new medications and therapies, and the norovirus vaccine trial, part of a national study, aims to reduce the impact of the disease that sickens thousands of people every year, leading to lost work productivity, school absences, hospitalizations, and more.

The deadline to apply is closing in 4 to 6 weeks. Plans are in place to expand the clinical research program to other NVHC facilities in the state.

If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, please contact Jason Elenberger at jason.elenberger@javararesearch.com or our research team phone line at 775.200.9775.

You can also call Nevada Health Centers.

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Nevada City community rebuilds house for widow 1 year after fire

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January 14, 2026

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Nevada City community rebuilds house for widow 1 year after fire

Lori Wisniewski lost her Nevada City home in a fire last year and has been living in a 150-square-foot tiny home while she waits for her house to be rebuilt.

It’s being rebuilt at little to no cost to her, thanks to her community stepping up to help.

“I had to jump off the deck, and I thought the dogs would be coming out too, and they didn’t, so that’s very sad,” she said, recounting the day of the fire on January 27, 2025.

Wisniewski lost her pets and home after an accident with her wood-burning stove. She says she wasn’t sure how to move forward without proper insurance and navigating the process without her husband, who died from cancer.

“In First James, it talks about serving widows and orphans as being true religion. So when I saw Lori’s story come across my path, I knew that was an opportunity to put my money where my mouth is with my faith,” said Matthew Sutherlin, CEO of Green Bee Construction.

Sutherlin is spearheading the rebuild of Wisniewski’s home with the help of donated time, labor and materials from other local tradespeople and businesses.

“Who am I to have a designer? And part of me, too, is when I have to choose everything, I always try to go for the least expensive item or tile or front door,” she said.

“Everybody has been shaving things off and donating things and getting reduced costs all the way across the board. That’s what has made it possible for this project to have worked,” said Sutherlin.

It’s been all hands on deck during the last year.

Wisniewski was excited to show us the inside of the house and what’s to come. As a former post-surgical nurse, she even decided an accessible room would be a nice touch for friends or anyone who lent a hand.

“If somebody has to recover or needs a few days to get around after a surgery, they can come and stay in here,” she said.

The builders say the weather has been posing a challenge, especially coupled with hazardous materials leftover from the fire. But they’re getting through it together.

“Every person has stepped up to offer their help. The timing with all the different processes has worked out in our favor. I really believe the whole thing has a blessing on it, really,” said Sutherlin.

Builders expect to be finished with the house in late spring or early summer.

“This community, a lot of them have seen your reports. At Grocery Outlet, ‘oh, you’re the one whose house burned down,’ and I always go into the most important thing about this is what people from the community are doing for this purpose or cause. I sometimes wonder why me? Why am I getting this opportunity? So that’s where I am today,” said Wisniewski.

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LIVE: Nevada Attorney General shares status of lawsuits against Trump administration

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January 13, 2026

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LIVE: Nevada Attorney General shares status of lawsuits against Trump administration

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is set to hold a press conference to discuss the status of multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration.

Officials say the address will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The conference will cover both the financial and nonfinancial wins regarding claims that the Trump administration has “practiced destructive overreach.”

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Monday’s high school scores, top performances

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January 13, 2026

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Top performances

Boys basketball

■ Mekhi Carter, Canyon Springs: The sophomore collected 17 points, five assists and two steals while leading the Pioneers to a 63-49 win over Tech.

■ Gian Haddock, Desert Oasis: The senior scored 23 points as the Diamondbacks outlasted Silverado for a 70-68 triple-overtime win.

■ Rylan Hearns, Arbor View: The senior finished with 28 points in the Aggies’ 71-55 win over Foothill.

■ Uzo Nwapa, The Meadows: The junior scored 18 points to help the Mustangs hold off Shadow Ridge for a 57-54 victory.

■ David Quesada, Cimarron-Memorial: The sophomore racked up 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Spartans past Del Sol 84-49.

Girls basketball

■ Samantha Chesnut, Liberty: The senior led a balanced attack with 11 points as the Patriots rolled past Las Vegas 68-14.

■ Greta Piepkorn, Rancho: The sophomore collected 12 points and five steals while leading the Rams to a 42-34 win over Green Valley.

■ Bella Robinson, Coral Academy: The senior finished with 29 points, 14 rebounds, 13 steals and six assists in the Falcons’ 59-20 victory over Eldorado.

■ Sabrina Stewart, Del Sol: The sophomore scored 27 points and the Dragons rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Canyon Springs 62-58.

■ Nation Williams, Centennial: The senior posted 16 points in the Bulldogs’ 76-24 victory over Faith Lutheran.

Flag football

■ Amaya Mackey, Legacy: The sophomore had three interceptions to help the Longhorns secure a 19-6 victory over Moapa Valley.

■ Manahere Peters, Sloan Canyon: The junior caught 10 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns in the Pirates’ 41-24 loss to Bishop Gorman.

■ Charli Taylor, Liberty: The freshman completed 23 of 48 passes for 384 yards and four TDs to lead the Patriots beat Green Valley 35-6.

Scores

Boys basketball

Arbor View 71, Foothill 55

Canyon Springs 63, Tech 49

Cimarron-Memorial 84, Del Sol 49

Desert Oasis 70, Silverado 68 (3OT)

Laughlin 72, Liberty Baptist 52