Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Renown providers remain committed to safely caring for community members, both in person and virtually.
Renown Health is proud to offer same-day virtual visits to helpcommunity members maintain their health and address medical concerns amid the COVID-19crisisandbeyond.VirtualVisitsareeasily-accessiblevideoconferencingvisitswithahealthprovider.Theyareusedforprimarycare,specialtycareandurgentcaretoenablepatientstoconsultacareproviderfromtheeaseandcomfortoftheirhomes.
“Ifthere’sabrightspotinthemidstofthispandemic,it’sthat COVID-19ispushingustorapidlyadoptnewwaysofthinkingaboutanddeliveringhealthcare–throughnewtechnologies,”saidDr.TonySlonim,presidentandCEO of Renown.“Ourteamhasworkeddiligentlytomakevirtualvisitsavailabletoourcommunityasanaddedconvenienceforthosewhowouldprefertostay intheirhomes.Asweworktokeepallofourpatientssafeandhealthy,wewantourcommunitytoknowwe’reheretoserveanyongoinghealthcareneedstheyhavebyexpandingourcareoptions.”
Muscular, tendon or joint pains not caused by injury
Allergy or sinus symptoms
Pink eye
Urinary discomfort
Diarrhea without vomiting
Rashes or skin sores
Backache
Nail problems
Screening examination for sexually transmitted illness (without symptoms)
Medication refills (not controlled substances)
Renown’s urgent care virtual visits are available 8:30 a.m. through 10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Virtual Visits for Primary Care and Specialty Care
Many primary and specialty care appointments for adults and children are now available virtually through Renown Medical Group. Individuals with an existing Renown Medical Group provider are encouraged to call 775-982-5000 if they would prefer to see a provider from home.
Renown Health is a locally governed and locally owned, not-for-profit integrated healthcarenetwork serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Renown is one of theregion’s largest private employers with a workforce of more than 7,000. It comprises three acutecare hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, the area’s most comprehensive medical group andurgent care network, and the region’s largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurancecompany, Hometown Health. Renown has a long tradition and commitment to continuallyimprove the careand thehealth ofourcommunity.Formore information,visitrenown.org.
Renown Children's Hospital Marks Three Years of Expanded NICU and PICU Care
Renown Children’s Hospital is celebrating three years of expanded services and capabilities in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This milestone reflects Renown’s ongoing investment in providing specialized care for our region’s youngest patients.
“When newborns and children need the most specialized care, the Renown Children’s Hospital team is here to provide comprehensive care and keep them close to the people who love them most,” said Paige McCall, Vice President of Women and Children’s at Renown Health. “Celebrating three years of expanded NICU and PICU capacity is a testament to our commitment to keeping families in town for the most complex care.”
Dr. Lee Schwartzberg to Lead Breast Cancer Program at Renown
Renown Health is announcing that Dr. Lee Schwartzberg has been named Medical Director of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute. The appointment comes as Renown marks the one-year anniversary of the Conrad Breast Center, highlighting a year of growth, innovation and expanded access to breast cancer care for patients across northern Nevada.
Renown Health Names Jeff Prater as Vice President of Rural Health
Renown Health announced today that Jeff Prater will join the organization as Vice President of Rural Health. As northern Nevada’s only Level II trauma center and the state’s largest not-for-profit academic integrated health system, over 1 million people in a 100,000 square mile radius rely on Renown’s services — including those who live in neighboring rural communities.
