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First Nevada Hospital to Receive Specialized Heart Care Accreditation
Posted on February 9, 2017
Renown Regional Medical Center is in elite company as it receives accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac electrophysiology. Renown Regional is just the fifth healthcare facility in the United States and the first and only hospital in the Silver State to receive this recognition.
Imaging Technology Provides Safe Distraction For MRI Patients
Posted on January 25, 2017
Renown Health now offers technology that can make a huge difference for patients who need an MRI. CinemaVision goggles, purchased with funds raised locally by the Lazer Radiothon, help patients tune out the sights and sounds of an MRI machine and make them feel like they are watching their favorite TV show or movie on a 42-inch screen.
Healthcare Leader Joins Renown as Chief Medical and Academic Officer
Posted on December 13, 2016
Douglas G. Merrill, M.D., MBA, joins Renown Health as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical and Academic Officer.
Make-a-Wish and Renown Children's Hospital Make Local Teen's Dream Come True
Posted on December 2, 2016
Victoria, a 16-year-old girl from Sparks, will learn her wish to visit the Royal College of Surgeons of England is being granted by Make-A-Wish® Northeastern California and Northern Nevada and Renown Children’s Hospital. Victoria, who is diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia, wants to become a pediatric hematologist oncologist and has always dreamed of visiting the Royal College to see the famous Two-Headed Boy of Bengal skull and other rare medical artifacts.
Join us as we surprise Victoria with a trip to London to make her wish come true!
Join us as we surprise Victoria with a trip to London to make her wish come true!
Personalized Wellness at the Center of New Network Offered at Renown
Posted on November 28, 2016
Renown Health’s Wellness Network is focused on just that – improving wellness for patients. But as we all know, improving health and wellness goes far beyond routine doctors’ appointments to how you live your daily life. That is why these services at Renown South Meadows Medical Center are focused on care that translates to at-home changes – from preventive care physical exams to nutrition education and supervised exercise all based on a patient’s individual needs.
TeleHealth Expanding Critical Care Across Nevada
Posted on November 23, 2016
Since launching in 2012, Renown TeleHealth has quickly grown to provide much needed care at 30 locations in Nevada and California. That growth is continuing with four more rural hospitals welcoming TeleHealth services.
Local Survivors and Advocates Unite for Nation’s Largest Lung Cancer Awareness Event
Posted on November 7, 2016
The local lung cancer community is coming together for the 8th Annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event. Reno will join an anticipated 200 cities where Shine a Lights will be taking place in healthcare organizations for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Renown Health Partners with Army to Help Those Who Serve
Posted on November 3, 2016
Renown Health is the first healthcare network in Nevada to partner with the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program to provide those who serve our country an opportunity to prepare for their futures. When enlisting in the Army, soldiers have an opportunity to commit to the PaYS Program, which helps guarantee job interviews and possible employment after they return home from duty.
USDA Announces $1.3 Million in TeleHealth and Distance Education Grants
Posted on October 17, 2016
Renown TeleHealth received a $436,936 grant to provide acute and ambulatory healthcare services in 21 rural healthcare communities in Nevada and California through a high-definition telehealth network.
Local Gala Benefits Community’s Children And Honors Longtime Reno Physician
Posted on October 7, 2016
Tickets are still available for the Willy Wonka-themed gala, Magic 2016, which benefits the Child Health Institute and Renown Children’s Hospital. Magic 2016 is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 in the Downtown Reno Ballroom. The evening’s program will include stories of the miracles that occur daily at Renown Children’s Hospital.