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Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing Honored with American Association of Colleges and Nursing Award for Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership

Renown Health, the largest not-for-profit academic health system in the region, and the University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing (OSN), Nevada’s first and longest-standing nursing school, were recognized for their exceptional academic partnership. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has selected the Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership as a winner of the 2025 AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award.

Community Partnerships

Better Together: Renown Seeks Community Health Partners

Local, not-for-profit organizations encouraged to apply for 2026 “Better Together” Community Grant Funding Program

Renown Health Welcomes Scott Seaton as VP of Supply Chain

Renown Health is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Seaton, MBA, as its new Vice President of Supply Chain effective August 18, 2025. Mr. Seaton brings more than two decades of progressive leadership in healthcare operations, supply chain strategy, and process improvement to the organization.

Renown Health’s CIO Recognized As “CIO to Know” By Beckers’ National Hospital Review

Anna Falvey of Becker’s writes, “New technological advancements are driving innovation and growth across the healthcare landscape, with bold CIOs leading the charge. These forward-thinking executives are quick to embrace emerging tech and develop inventive IT strategies that support both patients and providers.

Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing Honored with American Association of Colleges and Nursing Award for Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership

Renown Health’s CIO Recognized As “CIO to Know” By Beckers’ National Hospital Review

Volunteers from Renown, UNR Med and Orvis School of Nursing pose for a group photo in front of their parade float at the 2024 Northern Nevada Pride Parade.

Renown Health, UNR Med and Orvis School of Nursing Team Up for Northern Nevada Pride

Pictured above: Employees, faculty, learners and families from Renown, UNR Med and the Orvis School of Nursing celebrate together at the 2024 Northern Nevada Pride Parade & Festival.

Renown Announces Promotion of Dr. Bradley Nelson as New Division Chief and Director of Cardiovascular Services

Dr. Nelson embraces a patient-centered approach to delivering comprehensive cardiac and vascular care.

Renown Health’s Pennington Cancer Institute Recognized Among Top 100 Cancer Programs in the U.S.

Renown Health proudly announces that the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute has been named one of the Great Oncology Programs in the United States for 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This prestigious recognition highlights the Institute’s commitment to excellence in patient care and innovative treatment options.

Steve Young, Kent and Anne-Marie Barton, Jacquelyne Love, Dr. Brian Erling and Renown patients and team members celebrate the grand opening of Sophie's Place at Renown Children's Hospital.

Sophie’s Place, An Exciting New Integrative Treatment Space Opens to Inspire Young Song Writers, Singers and Musicians at Renown Children’s Hospital

NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young and his wife Barb, The Beach Boys and community donors celebrate the grand opening of Sophie’s Place, a new integrative treatment space at Renown Children’s Hospital dedicated to the healing arts.

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We follow regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for all patients, including patients of public interest. HIPAA regulations specify which information may and may not be released without authorization from a patient.

Patient privacy regulations allow us to only share patient condition information about patients that appear in our directory.

Media inquiries require correct spelling of the patient's first and last name.

Definitions of "Condition" used by Renown Health

When describing a patient's condition, we can only release the following patient statuses:

Good - Vital signs such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, comfortable and there are no complications.

Fair - Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and alert although may be uncomfortable or in pain and may have minor complications.

Serious - Vital signs may be unstable or outside normal limits. The patient is acutely ill or injured and may have major complications.

Critical - Vital signs are unstable or outside normal limits. There are major complications.

Note: "Stable" is not a condition.

RENOWN NEWSROOM

Featured News

Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing Honored with American Association of Colleges and Nursing Award for Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership

Better Together: Renown Seeks Community Health Partners

Careers

Renown Health Welcomes Scott Seaton as VP of Supply Chain

Renown Health’s CIO Recognized As “CIO to Know” By Beckers’ National Hospital Review

Awards & Accreditations

Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing Honored with American Association of Colleges and Nursing Award for Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership

Renown Health’s CIO Recognized As “CIO to Know” By Beckers’ National Hospital Review

University of Nevada, Reno

Renown Health, UNR Med and Orvis School of Nursing Team Up for Northern Nevada Pride

Renown Announces Promotion of Dr. Bradley Nelson as New Division Chief and Director of Cardiovascular Services

Renown Health Foundation

Renown Health’s Pennington Cancer Institute Recognized Among Top 100 Cancer Programs in the U.S.

Sophie’s Place, An Exciting New Integrative Treatment Space Opens to Inspire Young Song Writers, Singers and Musicians at Renown Children’s Hospital

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