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About Renown Health

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What We Stand For

Renown Health is Nevada's largest integrated academic health system, serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Backed by more than 8,000 employees and a comprehensive network of hospitals, physicians, urgent care and health insurance services, we're transforming healthcare through exceptional care, education, research and innovation.
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Our Why

Mission, vision and values.

The Strategic Foundation

Mission, vision and values provide insight into an organization's purpose and future. In 2025, Renown Health launched a 10-year strategic plan. Updating our organization's mission, vision, and values statements laid the foundation for Renown's new strategy, which reflects our aspirations for the community and the commitment of our compassionate employees.

  • Mission

    Established in 1864 as Nevada’s first hospital, we proudly serve our community as the only not-for-profit academic health system, committed to saving lives, nurturing minds and caring for all people.
    Cancer Diagnosis at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute

  • Vision

    Create a healthier future through exceptional care and discovery.
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  • Values

    • People First
    • Compassion
    • Integrity
    • Collaboration
    • Excellence
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Strategic Imperatives

The Renown difference

Our people

Our success relies on our ability to listen and address the needs of our people. As a People First organization, we enhance our work environment so people feel valued, supported and respected.
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Future-thinking

Renown is committed to investing in the long-term health of our community. Through new services, modernized facilities, strategic partnerships and deeper academic integration, we’re expanding access to leading-edge care and medical expertise for an even brighter future.
Expanding Care
Renown leaders at the future site of the Sparks ambulatory care center

Community commitment

As Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system, Renown reinvests every dollar earned back into our community, supporting patient care, technology, programs and services that help create a healthier Nevada.
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Expanding access to care

As an independent, locally governed academic health system, Renown Health is partnering with Kaiser Permanente to bring more healthcare choices, greater access and coordinated care to communities across northern Nevada.
Collaboration with Kaiser Permanente
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Awards and Accreditations

Renown’s commitment has been recognized by various agencies, institutions and programs.

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ER Wait Times

How are wait times calculated?

Our estimated ER wait times reflect the average time from check-in to being seen by a medical professional during triage, where patients are prioritized based on the severity of their condition.