COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH
In September 2016 , 10,000 people from 135 zip codes across northern Nevada volunteered to participate in the Healthy Nevada Project ( HNP ) launch . The project is a partnership among the Renown Institute for Health Innovation , the Desert Research Institute and the Nevada Governor ’ s Office that offers Nevadans no-cost genetic testing . Five years later , the project has more than 50,000 participants and continues to grow and support extensive , more complex research studies .
The goals of this project are expansive . On an individualized level , the testing offered as part of the HNP informs participants of potential health risks related to genetics , ancestry and diet . On the healthcare level , HNP aims to improve health outcomes statewide by analyzing and modeling public health risks throughout Nevada .
We Test For :
• Genetic Risks : Genetic variants associated with increased risk for familial hypercholesterolemia , hereditary breast cancer , ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome
• Ancestry Traits : Regional ancestry through the My Healthy Nevada Traits product
• Diet Insights : Lactose tolerance , gluten tolerance , vitamin D levels , BMI introduction , coffee consumption , saturated fat and calcium levels
Where to Sign Up :
• At-Home Test Kit : Sign up online at HealthyNV . org , and a DNA test kit is mailed to your home within two weeks . All you have to do is provide a saliva sample and return the sample in a prepaid box .
• In-Person Visit : If you prefer to have your test done in person , you can visit hnp . TimeTap . com to schedule an appointment in Reno , Sparks or Carson City .
Alyssa and Grant
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