THE LOOP A COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND NEVADA
APRIL 2023
ISSUE 25
Greetings from WestCare Nevada, According to English-Word Information, Aprilis (April) is an ancient Roman month which was derived from the Latin verb Aperire, meaning “to open.” It is related to the opening or blossoming of trees and flowers, so in essence, this month has been viewed as Spring’s time of renewal. For us at WestCare Nevada, we view behavioral health treatment the same way - as a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings no matter the time of year. However, there is something special about being able to come together in outdoor settings and participate in outdoor events. There is no doubt about the benefits associated with being outdoors. In fact, a study published on Healthline identified 8 health benefits of spending time outside. Those benefits included better breathing, improved sleep patterns, reduced depression, increased mental energy and motivation to exercise, and better immune health, vision, and emotional wellness. In this issue, you will read how both March and April events have provided these benefits to our clients, their families, our employees, and community partners:
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Our own WestCare Las Vegas Alumni Group held their annual Spring Fling event at both Harris Springs Ranch (HSR) and the Women and Children's Campus (WCC), and as you will see and read, it was an absolute success. Several WestCare representatives were honored and privileged to attend the Las Vegas Rotary Club’s Centennial Celebration in Downtown Las Vegas. For over 20 years and counting, Good Friday has been the day where our children at the WCC participate in an Easter egg hunt and this year, the event was expanded based on the wonderful contributions of our community partners. The Easter Bunny also showed up and brought smiles to everyone who attended. Our Spiritual Care Chaplain Program (SCCP) hosted a Spiritual Care Easter event at HSR that included food and fun. We hope and pray that you will enjoy what you read/see in this issue and that it will promote some of the same benefits that are associated with this time of year and with spending quality time outdoors.
WestCare Nevada participated in the Spring into KFG event where other providers get together and celebrate the recovery community.
Leo Magrdichian, LCSW, LCADC, Vice President
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