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About Renown Health

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A commitment to better health.

Renown Health is Nevada’s first and only integrated academic health system. Serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California with a diverse set of specialties and over 8,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation.

Our organization includes a Level II trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and an urgent care network.
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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
    Renown Hospitalist Dr. Henderson Lopez, examines patient in ER

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.
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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.