This column appears in the Nevada Appeal Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community.These are tough economic times in Nevada, and for many, the holidays are a time when already tight budgets become even tighter. We at Carson City Health and Human Services know that there are people in our community who struggle to afford their medications, and that’s why we are excited to announce a new partnership with NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit organization. This collaboration allows the health department to bring a new, cost-saving program to residents of Carson City and the surrounding …