Wellness Blog

Nurses choose Renown Health for its People First culture, benefits that support life inside and outside of work and clear paths for career growth. As Nevada's only comprehensive, not-for-profit academic health system, Renown invests in the people who care for our northern Nevada community. Here's what that looks like for you, whether you are a nursing student, new graduate or experienced registered nurse.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and according to Dr. Catherine McCarthy, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UNR School of Medicine and physician champion with the Healthy Nevada Project, one of the most important risk factors is often overlooked: family history.

On Sept. 10, 2026, Renown Health shared a vision decades in the making: plans to build northern Nevada's first freestanding children's hospital, made possible by a transformative $40 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation, the largest philanthropic gift in Renown's history. For many, the announcement was a celebration. For others, it was a moment of validation. Together, it was confirmation that the vision our caregivers, donors and this community have been building toward is not only possible, but already underway.

Heart failure is a serious medical condition that occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to a variety of symptoms and potential complications. Although there has been progress made in the treatment of many forms of heart disease, heart failure continues to be a prevalent and life-threatening condition – an estimated 7.7 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure.

Retirement readiness isn't measured by a single number. It is the result of thoughtful planning across many areas of life, from income and healthcare to taxes, investments and estate planning. National Estate Planning Awareness Week, observed each October, is an ideal time to review whether all the pieces of your plan are working together to support your goals.

A cough, fever or stuffy nose can leave you wondering: Is it the flu, COVID-19 or RSV? These respiratory illnesses share many symptoms, making it difficult to know what's causing you to feel sick. Understanding their differences can help you know when to get tested and seek medical care.

Irregular periods, stubborn acne, unwanted hair growth or trouble getting pregnant can sometimes seem unrelated. But for many people, these symptoms may be connected to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).