Renown Urgent Care providers see patients 365 days a year — including Thanksgiving Day — and offer both book-ahead appointment scheduling and walk-in availability.
Cooking up a holiday feast? Renown Urgent Cares are here for you when things get a little too hot in the kitchen. From minor burns to accidental knife slips—and even a case of “too much turkey exhaustion”—our team is ready to help.
“This time of year, we see plenty of culinary mishaps,” said Rahul Mediwala, MD, MBA, CEO of Renown Medical Group. “Whether it’s a chef who got a little too close to the oven, someone who got a bit ambitious with the carving knife, a moderate food allergy reaction or a holiday host with the flu, we’re here to help you get back to the table.”
Top Chef-Related Visits Treated at all 10 Renown Urgent Cares:
Burns: Ovens, stoves, and hot pans are common culprits. Open stove tops can pose serious burn risks, especially with holiday guests who may place their hands and other items on the stove, unaware that the stove top is hot. Ensure towels, oven mitts and packaging are far from open flames and hot burners. When handling the hot turkey, remember to use oven mitts and take your time!
Cuts: Those carving knives can be sharp—keep a steady hand and watch those fingers.
Fevers, coughs, sore throats, colds and flu/COVID: The holidays are a time for togetherness, but sometimes people share their coughs and colds. Wash your hands frequently, especially before meals and after coughing or sneezing. If someone is feeling under the weather, give them space to recover.
Food Allergies: Ask guests ahead of time about any food allergies or dietary restrictions before planning your menu. Clearly label dishes with common allergens such as nuts, dairy, shellfish or gluten. Use separate utensils and cookware to prevent cross-contact for allergen-free dishes. If a guest has a severe allergy, ensure they have their EpiPen nearby and know how to use it.
Exhaustion: Long hours in the kitchen can take a toll. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and don’t forget to enjoy the holiday too!
Renown Urgent Cares provide fast, expert care for these common holiday injuries and more. Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving Day, we offer both book-ahead appointment scheduling on the MyChart app, renown.org website or walk-in availability. We’re here to make sure your holiday memories don’t include an extended trip to the kitchen—or the couch.
All locations can treat conditions that require quick but non-emergent care, including:
Cuts and lacerations, including those needing sutures
Sprains and closed fractures
Ear pain, infections, wax buildup and hearing issues
Burns
Fevers, coughs, sore throats, cold and flu/COVID
Urinary tract infections
Allergic reactions (911 for severe symptoms, visit Urgent Care for mild to moderate reactions)
Animal bites
Pinkeye
Rashes
All ten Renown Urgent Care locations from Reno to Sparks, Fernley to Fallon or Carson City, will be open on Thanksgiving. People are encouraged to learn more and make an appointment at renown.org/UrgentCare.
“Thanksgiving and the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, not worrying about injuries,” added Keri Piper Colonna, MS, RN, Administrative Director, Renown Urgent Care. “So, whether you need a quick stitch or just some tips to avoid overdoing it, we’ve got your back—because even the best chefs need a little help sometimes.”
About Renown Health
Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,500 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®. To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.
Renown Health Distributes More Than $1 Million to Community Health Agencies
As Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit, integrated academic health care network, Renown Health reinvests every dollar earned back into the community — in expertise, technology, treatments, training and research — to improve health and prevent illness.
Today, Renown Health’s senior leadership team, along with the chair and members of the Board of Directors, representing more than 8,000 physicians and employees, gathered to celebrate and support 65 local not-for-profit partners working to address the area’s most critical health care needs and build a healthier Nevada.
“For more than 160 years, Renown Health has worked to improve the health of our community,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Renown Health. “As an essential community asset, and in affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, we appreciate the trust placed in us and take this responsibility very seriously. Our commitment has grown and evolved through careful consideration of our community’s most pressing health needs. By partnering with other mission-driven nonprofit organizations, we are working to address these issues, which include expanding access to care, enhancing affordability and ensuring that every person can live their healthiest and best life.”
He added, “Improving the health and wellness of an entire population is not easy. It is a huge task. We know that change is constant, and to take on the challenges ahead, we must work together now, with those in the field, to ensure a bright and healthy future for our kids, grandkids and future generations.”
Renown Recognized as Accredited Rectal Cancer Center
Renown Health has been certified by the American College of Surgeons under the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), affirming the ability to provide coordinated, evidence-based care for patients diagnosed with rectal cancer. This distinction signifies that Renown Regional Medical Center meets the highest national standards in the surgical care of people with rectal cancer and is recognized as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner. Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno is the only surgical program to be nationally accredited in Nevada.
