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7Jul
- Women's Health Care
Breastfeeding Circle Gathering
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- John & Sue Dermody Children’s Healing Garden
- Free
Breastfeeding Circle Gatherings are a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences, and discuss any concerns. Popular topics include: Milk supply Pumping Returning to work Sleeping, or lack of sleep Weight checks Weighted feedings And more! If you need more direct support please call Breastfeeding Medicine to schedule a 1:1, in person appointment at 775-982-6365. This gathering is FREE to join.
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7Jul
- Cancer Care
Cancer Virtual Support Group
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
This group is for all patients facing cancer. The meeting enables participants to share experiences and express feelings and concerns. All cancer patients, family members, cancer survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. virtually. Video enabled attendance available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to virtually connect.
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7Jul
- Women's Health Care
Baby and Family Suites Tour
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- 1155 Mill Street – Labor & Delivery
- Free
Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms housed in the new Labor Assessment Area, and the William N. Pennington Nursery. We’ll cover the pre-admission process, how to check in, and what to expect during your visit. There is no cost to attend. Please note: Please include children in your ticket counts.. Masks must be worn during the entire tour and 6-foot social distancing will be required for all participants not from the same household. If you are running late or feeling unwell, you will need to reschedule.
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8Jul
- Spiritual Care
Devotional for Prayer, Intercession & Remembrance Service
- 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Spiritual Center
- Free
With Renown Health Prayer Partners Every Friday ◦ 9:30 – 9:45 AM Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Facilitated by: Spiritual Care Team The importance of your prayers and reflections for those in need cannot be overemphasized. We continue to send out prayer requests from patients and family as they are received by email to the Renown Health Prayer Partners. Every Friday, the Spiritual Care team leads a brief devotional for prayers and intercessions for those who have requested support. All the prayer partners are invited to participate! While we use the word “prayer” for the custom of interceding on behalf of others for their health, please know that participation is not restricted to any one faith or tradition or to any one manner or method. Each person, according to their own personal belief or practice, may be part of the process of sharing words and thoughts as they ask for healing. Prayer, mediation, reflection, contemplation, recitation, chanting, reading — these and more – are all ways to intercede. Joining the Devotional: You are now able to attend in-person and no RSVP is required to attend. For directions to the Interfaith Sanctuary, please use the following link Campus and Parking Maps | Renown Health click on the “Renown Regional Medical Center Visitor Guide” to download the PDF map. The Spiritual Center is located on the 1st Floor of the Sierra Tower on the right past the elevators that are near Sierra gifts. If you would like to join the devotional prayer, no RSVP is required to attend, please click: https://bit.ly/3oT97EP to join the meeting. Requesting a prayer or intercession: If you’d like to request a prayer be sent out on behalf of any patient, friend, family member or for anyone else in the community in need, please know that you are welcome to do so. You can do so by submitting a prayer card. Prayer cards are available at prayer boxes and in the Spiritual Center for your use. Cards are also available in the Care Coordination offices on units. You can also send your request by email to prayers@renown.org Or use the online Prayer Request form Please note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while you are navigating to and from your meeting(s). Once inside the Spiritual Center masks will be optional to wear during your meeting(s).
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9Jul
- Women's Health Care
Pregnancy and Birth Class
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 10315 Professional Circle – Great Basin Auditorium
- $100.00
Designed for busy parents, this all-in-one-day Childbirth Education Course will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth. You’ll learn the many facets of delivery, with the opportunity to ask questions helping you make informed decisions about critical issues surrounding your baby’s birth. Some topics include: Healthy developments in your pregnancy Stages of labor Warning signs Breathing and relaxation techniques Comfort measures Role of the support person and labor support Birth planning How to tell when you are in labor Pain relief options during labor/medical procedures How a birth doula can help Cesarean birth and Postpartum All of our instructors are certified educators who will offer you support and guidance through education in a unique way to meet your individual needs. We believe that childbirth is a process, not a method, and we recognize that there is no one right way to give birth. * Note: This class will not include a Baby and Family Suites Tour. To schedule a tour, please call 775-982-RSVP (7787). To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information. Please Note: Masks must be worn during the entire class and 6-foot social distancing will be required for all participants not from the same household.
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9Jul
- Renown Health
- Spiritual Care
Bible Study The Way: A Nondenominational Study of Scripture
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 105
- Free
Every Saturday ◦ 10 AM – 12 NOON Sierra Cafe 105 ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Instructor: Jospeh D’Angelo, PhD, APC, CCA – Living Water Ministries (dba Joshua’s Community) Joining the Support Group: You are now able to attend in-person and no RSVP is required to attend. For directions to Sierra 105 classroom, please use the following link Campus and Parking Maps | Renown Health click on the “Renown Regional Medical Center Visitor Guide” to download the PDF map. The Sierra 105 Classroom is located on the 1st Floor of the Sierra Tower, inside the Sierra Café, 2nd door on the right. If you would like to join the meeting virtually, no RSVP is required to attend, please click https://bit.ly/3NEssnU to join the meeting. Please note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while you are navigating to and from your meeting(s). Once inside the classroom, masks will be optional to wear during your meeting(s). About the Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Joseph D’Angelo, has been an advocate for the disadvantaged and those in need since 1989. Ordained in 1993 as a nondenominational minister, he is the founder and President of Living Water Ministries (dba Joshua’s Community) since 1995, whose mission and purpose is to take care of people of all ages, ethnicities and those in need throughout the United States and the world. Today, Joshua’s Community has helped thousands of individuals globally and in the US, from all ages and careers, with two orphanages currently underway. He has served as a Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for the past six years in Reno, Nevada. His beliefs are simple, “God did not create religion but rather relationship,” and the Study of Scripture has been by religious interpretation rather than a non-religious translation. His current goal is to help those suffering through grief and to teach a study of Christian Scripture in partnership with the Renown Health Spiritual Center, as well as to offer his services as a volunteer chaplain to the Spiritual Care department. Spiritual Care: 775-982-PRAY (7729) / spiritualcare@renown.org / www.renown.org/SpiritualCare
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10Jul
- Pediatric Care
Nurturing Your Newborn Class
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Mack Auditorium
- $65.00
Please note: This class is a 2 in 1 class that includes the Newborn Care Class and Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond. The morning portion of this class will include breastfeeding benefits and techniques, the physiology of making milk, positioning and latch, how to know baby is getting enough milk, keeping up your milk supply, where to go for help, learn about our lactation consultants and breastfeeding forums. Pump rentals and a visit to our Lactation Connection resource center are also included in this class. The afternoon segment of this class will cover newborn appearances and behavior, daily care of the newborn, signs of illness, and when to call the doctor. Tummy time, comfort and soothing techniques, how to keep your baby safe, newborn screenings and vaccinations will also be discussed. Partners are encouraged to attend. A 30 minute lunch break is included in this class. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
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10Jul
- Pediatric Care
Newborn Care Class
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Mack Auditorium
- $30.00
This class is designed for expectant parents to gain knowledge on current research and recommendations, which promote necessary infant health, wellness and safety. Parents-to-be will learn how to care for their newborn, including bathing, diapering, cord care, signs of illness, nutrition, feeding, infant safety, understanding newborn behavior along with growth and development. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
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10Jul
- Sterling Silver Club
Hiring 55+ and Retirees Event
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- 10315 Professional Circle – Great Basin Auditorium
- Free
Renown Health is hiring our 55 and older community members for Patient Safety Assistants. Part-Time, Full-Time and Flexible Jobs are offered for this role. Join us for an exciting opportunity to work alongside our healthcare heroes – becoming a fellow hero in a compassionate team-oriented atmosphere. This event will help you understand the job and assist with the application process. On-the-spot interviews and offers will be provided. If you have compassion and empathy, like to meet new people, want to stay active and earn extra money while staying under the $25,000 cap annually (to eliminate any taxable Social Security benefits), consider joining the award-winning team at Renown Health as a Patient Safety Assistant. RSVP is required, space is limited. Please register at the top of this page. Patient Safety Assistant Responsibilities: Demonstrate patience, empathy and provide comfort by talking with people. Sit with patients who mentally incapacitated, antagonistic, distressed, dying or suicidal. Observe and monitor patient’s health conditions and report changes to a supervising nurse. No medical care is provided. Adhere to all company policies and legal requirements. Patient Safety Assistant Requirements: High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Pass pre-employment requirements, including receiving all vaccinations. Previous experience or familiarity with care giving and qualifications in basic medical care, such as CPR and basic lifesaving skills, are helpful. Bi-lingual Spanish helpful. Renown recognizes the value of experienced workers and believes in equal opportunities for all. Having a job can provide a number of excellent benefits for your physical, mental and financial health. Join us at this event to find out if this job is for you. Here’s an example of the type of impact you can have when working in this role: Apply for the Patient Safety Assistant position online here.
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11Jul
- Spiritual Care
- Sterling Silver Club
Heart to Heart Yoga
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
Renown Spiritual Center offers free weekly yoga classes at home for Sterling Silver Club members or anyone on their wellness journey. Lead by mother-daughter duo Liz and Cadye; you’ll discover the benefits of yoga, such as improved mobility, balance, strength, and mood, with modified movements for all abilities. All yoga skill levels are welcome! Note: Please submit the below registration/consent form for the date you would like to start attending yoga. You will only need to register one time to attend this weekly class. Once you register, we will email the Zoom link each Friday before class. For assistance or questions, please call 775-982-7787. You will receive the event zoom link once you RSVP. Please note: You must RSVP by 9:30am on the day of the class to receive the zoom link. If registration is submitted after this time, you will automatically be added to the next class date. var pagename = location.pathname.substring(location.pathname.lastIndexOf("/") + 1);var pagename = 'control96917393=' + pagename;document.write(''); This event is a part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, a free program offered for men and women ages 55 and over. What is the Sterling Silver Club? If you’re 55+, membership includes: 20% Discounts at Renown Health retailers Social Events and Lectures Wellness activities Seasons Newsletter & eNews Learn more and sign up to be a member at renown.org/SterlingSilver.
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11Jul
- Cancer Care
Cancer Support Virtual Workshop 2: Mind-Body Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
Renown Institute for Cancer is teaming up with Renie Anderson, a trained and certified expert in cancer treatment side effect management. Attend this virtual workshop and learn mind-body techniques to help with reducing anxiety, feeling calmer, visualizing your treatment in a healing way and enhancing healing through activities that will bring you relief. This workshop includes: Helping patients feel more connected. Helping to reduce fight/flight response and helping patients feel more at ease. Explaining how stress impacts our bodies and our role in taking responsibility as a partner in recovery. A mindfulness relaxation session. Giving patients the opportunity to express concerns over their side effects and reframing that they can have a different experience. Open time for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend this class. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device To receive the zoom link to connect to this workshop, please email Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@att.net
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11Jul
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
Renown Institute for Cancer is teaming up with Renie Anderson, a trained and certified expert in cancer treatment side effect management. Attend this virtual workshop to learn mind-body techniques to help reduce stress and fears while caring for your loved one going through treatment. There is relief in knowing you are not alone. This workshop includes: Identifying and talking about fears, resistance and frustrations. Creating end results to help them re-frame the discussion. Learning tools to help identify needs and wants; being able to ask for them so you can refuel and become more available to yourself and your loved ones for the long haul. Learning about the available options. There is no charge to attend this class. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device To receive the zoom link to connect to this workshop, please email Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@att.net
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