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According to the Global Sepsis Alliance , 1 in 5 deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis. If not recognized early and treated promptly, sepsis is the final common pathway to death from most infectious diseases worldwide, including...
Neurology
It’s important to be aware of the risk of a concussion, which can have serious health implications. Susan Park, MD , discusses the effects of concussions and how they can be prevented. According to Susan Park, MD, a Renown Medical Group...
Physiatry (fi-zahy-uh-tree) , also referred to as physical medicine and rehabilitation, encompasses the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disabilities or injuries related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles. The goal of this...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working from home than ever before, leading to a rise in digital screen time. Between spending eight or more hours staring at a computer screen, and some downtime hours spent looking at a...
Employees
This week is Healthcare Environmental Services Week (Sept. 11 - 17, 2022). Join us in celebrating our Environmental Services department at Renown Health! Cleanliness in a healthcare environment begins and ends with the hard work of an...
The emergency department is a central part of Renown Health’s hospitals. Serving patients in need of emergent attention, this team has an incredible level of dedication to not only tending to emergencies big and small, but also saving...
Nutrition is a vital aspect of patient care. At Renown Health, the Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) teams take their mission of delivering patients high-quality, cost-effective, nutritious and attractive foods to the next level. From a...
Healthy Aging
September is National Healthy Aging Month, which is described by Healthy Aging Magazine as a “month designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older.” What does healthy aging mean to you? If you're like most...
Standing at the top of the stairs to the basement Sharon Sturtevant was chatting with her grandson in the kitchen. Suddenly, Sharon stumbled and fell down the stairs. “The last thing I remember was my head hitting the floor before...
Millions suffer from urinary incontinence (urine leakage). Often people feel as if their bladders control their lives. But this doesn't have to be your story. Bladder control issues are treatable and you can take steps to help control your...
Heart Care
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? Dr. Michael Bloch explains how maintaining healthy numbers are important for good quality of life and increasing longevity. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects 85 million Americans –...
If CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, a person’s chance of survival can double or even triple. Troy Wiedenbeck, MD , cardiologist with the Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular...
For the average person, detecting the signs of heart failure can be tricky, especially since people can look fairly healthy and have few symptoms. We asked Christopher Rowan, M.D., of the Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health, to...
Urgent Care
Renown Health welcomes you back from Burning Man. To make sure you have the support you need, here are some tips on where to get healthcare after your return from the playa. Our urgent cares see patients 365 days a year for medical...
It’s important to be aware of the risk of a concussion, which can have serious health implications. Susan Park, MD , discusses the effects of concussions and how they can be prevented. According to Susan Park, MD, a Renown Medical Group...
With summer in full swing, outdoor activities entice us to spend our days in the expansive Nevada nature. As we trek through grass, sand, dirt, greenery, and mountainous terrain, it’s important to stay vigilant about the bugs that pose a...
Primary Care
If you and your partner are looking for a more permanent birth control method , you might consider a vasectomy. Although vasectomies are common, knowledge about them isn’t quite as common or talked about. If you are considering a vasectomy...
Renown Health is closely following the national outbreak of the monkeypox virus and urging healthcare providers to be alert for patients with illnesses associated with a rash. In working with the Washoe County Health District (WCHD) ,...
With summer in full swing, outdoor activities entice us to spend our days in the expansive Nevada nature. As we trek through grass, sand, dirt, greenery, and mountainous terrain, it’s important to stay vigilant about the bugs that pose a...