Wellness Blog

Nurses choose Renown Health for its People First culture, benefits that support life inside and outside of work and clear paths for career growth. As Nevada's only comprehensive, not-for-profit academic health system, Renown invests in the people who care for our northern Nevada community. Here's what that looks like for you, whether you are a nursing student, new graduate or experienced registered nurse.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and according to Dr. Catherine McCarthy, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UNR School of Medicine and physician champion with the Healthy Nevada Project, one of the most important risk factors is often overlooked: family history.

Fevers are often part of the body’s natural response to an infection. But your child’s age, temperature, symptoms and overall behavior can help you determine what to do next. At Renown Health, families have several options for pediatric care, from a trusted primary care provider to urgent care and our pediatric emergency room.

Heart failure is a serious medical condition that occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to a variety of symptoms and potential complications. Although there has been progress made in the treatment of many forms of heart disease, heart failure continues to be a prevalent and life-threatening condition – an estimated 7.7 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure.

Retirement readiness isn't measured by a single number. It is the result of thoughtful planning across many areas of life, from income and healthcare to taxes, investments and estate planning. National Estate Planning Awareness Week, observed each October, is an ideal time to review whether all the pieces of your plan are working together to support your goals.

Fevers are often part of the body’s natural response to an infection. But your child’s age, temperature, symptoms and overall behavior can help you determine what to do next. At Renown Health, families have several options for pediatric care, from a trusted primary care provider to urgent care and our pediatric emergency room.

Did you know that 1 in 5 women in the United States between ages 55 to 75 will experience a stroke during their lifetime? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is a leading cause of death among women. The good news? An estimated 4 in 5 strokes are preventable.