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N E V A D A
C O U N T Y
H E A L T H Y
L I V I N G
L I V I N G
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Following a Path to Wellness
By Stephanie Breeze
Editor, Insight Healthy Living Directory
I
F YOU SPEND EVEN A DAY in Nevada
County, you will most likely become
aware of the many outdoor activities to
keep you fit and the incredible array of natural beauty beckoning you to stop and smell
the roses. However you may not know that
Nevada County is quickly becoming one of
the most prominent holistic health minded
communities in the United States.
There are hundreds of health and wellness resources ranging from alternative and
integrative medicine to personal and spiritual growth. In answer to community demand
for “whole health” options, a plethora of
quality practitioners, products and services
“INSIGHT HEALTHY LIVING DIRECTORY
& MAGAZINE:” Published twice a
year since 2002 and available free at
sites throughout the community and
also online at insightdirectory.com;
(530) 265-9255.
WELLNESS CENTER, SIERRA NEVADA
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Classes and
services; (530) 274-6124. snmh.org
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have blossomed, and have continued to
grow and serve the community for more
than a decade.
As the world-wide community continues
to recognize the need to address the
well-being of the individual by treating and
caring for the physical, emotional, mental
and spiritual aspects that make up a
person’s whole health, Nevada County is
leading the way.
Whether you are in search of organic,
free-range food to nourish your body, a yoga
studio to calm your mind or a mental/emotional health professional, you will find them
all and much more in Nevada Country.
Aetna HMO
SIERRA NEVADA MEDICAL
ASSOCIATES, INC. (IPA)
Sierra Nevada
Medical Assn
Sierra Nevada Medical
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Associates, Inc. (IPA) is the
largest HMO Medical Group in
Nevada County, with more
than 119 Primary Care
Physicians and more than
400 Specialists. SNMA is
among the top 10 medical
groups in California for patient
satisfaction. Choose one of
our HMO plans during open
enrollment and join the
thousands of Nevada County
Residents who experience
excellent quality healthcare.
visit us on the web:
www.e-mbainc.c
www.e-mbainc.com
w .e-mbainc.com
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Blue Shield
HMO
United
Healthcare
HMO
HealthNet
HMO
Blue Cross
HMO
530.271.3200