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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.
Renown Health and DRI Study Aims to Change the Way Nevada Thinks About Health
Posted on September 15, 2016
Renown Health and the Desert Research Institute (DRI) today announced a new collaboration with 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, to launch one of the first community-based population health studies in the U.S. that will combine health, population and genetic information with environmental data and return 23andMe genetic results to study participants.
Regional Healthcare Leaders Partner to Continue Programs That Provide Critical Services
Posted on September 12, 2016
Renown Health and the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) have announced an innovative new alliance to improve the overall health of the region through a proactive system of healthcare services focused on doing the most good for the most people at the least amount of cost.
Becker’s Hospital Review Puts Spotlight On Local Leader
Posted on September 6, 2016
Renown Health President and CEO Anthony D. Slonim, M.D., DrPH, is being recognized among national healthcare leaders once again. Today, Dr. Slonim was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “110 Physician Leaders to Know” list for the third year in a row.
Healthier Future For Families In Region Thanks To Generous Gift
Posted on August 29, 2016
The William N. Pennington Foundation recently announced a gift of $7.5 million to Renown Health Foundation—the largest gift the health system has received—to improve the health and well-being of families in the region and establish the William N. Pennington Fund for Advanced Pediatric Care.
Renown Health Partners With Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children's Health And Stanford Medicine
Posted on June 28, 2016
Today, Renown Health and Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children’s Health and Stanford Medicine announced a landmark affiliation which will expand specialty services available to northern Nevadans.
Hospital Brings Spotlight To Expert Lactation Care In Community
Posted on May 26, 2016
Renown Regional Medical Center, The Lactation Connection and The Pregnancy Center were recognized for excellence in lactation care with the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® certification (IBCLC®) Care Award.
Sleep and Lung Care Experts Join Largest Local Healthcare Network
Posted on May 11, 2016
In an effort to expand our continuum of care, Renown Health is proud to add pulmonary and sleep experts to our network of specialty services.
More Comprehensive Spiritual Care Coming To Northern Nevada
Posted on May 9, 2016
To better address the spiritual needs of patients in the region, the Nevada Clergy Association, a not-for-profit interfaith network of religious and spiritual leaders, has partnered with Renown Health to bring a more comprehensive spiritual care program to northern Nevada.