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Urology Nevada expands urologic care
Urology Nevada is expanding access for its urologic care within Minden through its partnership with Carson Valley Health. The partnership brings physician appointments and surgical services closer to patients in surrounding communities. Urology Nevada physicians Jerald B. Gilbert and David E. Hald see patients at 897 Ironwood Drive in Minden and provide surgical services.
KOLO TV Reno
Renown breaks ground on new Sparks health facility
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Renown has broken ground on a new health facility in Sparks. The facility broke ground on Tuesday and will be located in the Kiley Ranch neighborhood. The 123,000 square foot facility will house 134 rooms and provide outpatient and preventative care services, as well as pharmacy, imaging and lab services.
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Mayor says discussions continuing with Renown over possible Fernley hospital
Fernley Mayor Neal McIntyre said discussions are continuing with Renown Health over the possibility of establishing a hospital in Fernley, potentially beginning with an emergency department and expanding over time. McIntyre made the comments during a recent Fernley Builders Association meeting while updating members on development and staffing changes within...
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Renown breaks ground on a new medical center in Sparks
Tuesday was a big day for Renown as they celebrated a new medical center coming to Sparks with a groundbreaking ceremony. Renown tells us this project will be wrapped up, and patients will be seen by the end of 2027. They tell us they're excited to bring more health care...
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Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage
The City of Fernley has confirmed that approximately 100,000 gallons of untreated wastewater escaped the East Lift Station Friday, Sept. 11, crossed an adjacent parcel of land and traveled along a railroad embankment, contradicting an earlier public characterization that the spill had been contained. Another estimated 100,000 gallons accumulated in...
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Meet Dr. Matthew Agam | Sierra Neurosurgery's Newest Neurosurgeon
Dr. Matthew Agam is bringing advanced neurosurgical training, a conservative treatment philosophy, and a personal connection to Northern Nevada to Sierra Neurosurgery Group. Sarah Johns sits down with Dr. Agam to introduce him to the community and learn about his path to neurosurgery, extensive training at Emory University, approach to patient care, and decision to make Reno home.
Reno-Gazette Journal
4,500 Nevadans told to find new doctors by Kaiser | Exclusive
For Cynthia Richardson, 2026 was all about celebrating a marriage that’s still going strong after six decades. Just before the Reno resident and her husband were set to leave for a 60th anniversary trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, however, Richardson was notified by her insurance provider that she had six weeks to find a new doctor. “I was astonished and frustrated,” Richardson, 79, said. “I had my yearly physical set for the third week in September. That’s canceled now.” Richardson is not alone. Patients and doctors in Northern Nevada are crying foul over a sudden insurance change that is forcing thousands to find new doctors in the middle of a plan year — just months after Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health signed a joint venture that was promoted as expanding access to care. Kaiser Permanente Nevada notified more than 4,500 members of the rebranded Hometown Health insurance plan that their doctors were being dropped from its network’s list of approved physicians effective Aug. 29. The notice informed patients that they would need to switch to a new doctor within Kaiser’s approved network. The change is limited to Health Maintenance Organization, or HMO, plans such as Senior Care Plus. It does
Reno-Gazette Journal
Burning Man's on-site hospital treated nearly 1,400 patients
More than two dozen people were taken to hospitals by ground or air ambulance from Burning Man's Black Rock City this year. According to Royal Ambulance, which operates the emergency room on the playa during the event in the Black Rock Desert, 31 patients were taken off-site for emergency care. Sixteen were taken by ground ambulance and 15 by air ambulance. The annual festival ran Aug. 30 to Sept. 7 and attracted more than 63,000 people. The event is held outside Gerlach, Nevada, about 100 miles northeast of Reno. According to JohnRey Hassan, Royal Ambulance's chief administrative officer, 1,390 patients were treated at Rampart, the event's licensed on-site emergency hospital, during its 15-day operational period. The makeshift hospital opens before the event begins and remains open for several days after the gates close to the general public. Rampart operates 24 hours a day and is staffed by emergency medicine physicians. The facility has X-ray and ultrasound capabilities, a pharmacy and a laboratory. Most patients were treated for common emergency department complaints, including musculoskeletal injuries, soft tissue injuries and urinary tract infections, Hassan said. Hassan said the number of patients treated was similar to 2025 , but overall Burners who did
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Renown announces plans to build new standalone children's hospital
Renown Health has announced plans to build a standalone children's hospital, made possible by a $40 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and civic leader, Tom Golisano. In a press release sent Thursday morning, Tom Golisano announced that Renown is one of six new members of the Golisano Children’s Alliance, an...
KOLO TV Reno
Nevada State Parks prohibits swimming at part of Lahontan Reservoir
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Nevada State Parks is prohibiting swimming on the Silver Springs side of the Lahontan Reservoir due to elevated toxin levels. Park officials say the elevated toxin levels are associated with a harmful algal bloom. The reservoir remains open for camping, boating and other recreational activities.
Tahoe Daily Tribune
Incline Village Community Hospital earns accreditation through health care commission
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Incline Village Community Hospital announced that it has achieved accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for its Critical Access Hospital (CAH) program. The accreditation recognizes the hospital’s commitment to quality, patient safety and continuous improvement, and its ability to meet rigorous federal and national standards for Critical Access Hospitals.
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Leading the Change in Health and Wellness
Meet exceptional providers of local care. Sierra Smiles Complete Health Dentistry and Sierra Sleep Airway & Wellness Center. Many people think of dentistry as being separate from the rest of the body. A dental visit may bring to mind cleanings, fillings, crowns, or cosmetic treatments. While these services are important, complete-health dental care looks beyond the teeth and mouth. It recognizes that the mouth is deeply connected to whole-body wellness, including breathing, sleep, inflammation, development, nutrition, and long-term health.
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Nurses strike at 4 Prime hospitals across 3 states
Nurses and healthcare workers at four hospitals operated by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare hospitals held one-day strikes Sept. 3, California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, confirmed to Becker’s. The walkouts covered more than 2,200 nurses and healthcare workers at West Anaheim (Calif.) Medical...
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Mobile Dental Program returns in September with pediatric clinics in Reno and Sun Valley
Community Health Alliance is hosting Mobile Dental Program clinics to provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients between the ages of 0 through 20 in September. Services include oral exams and x-rays, dental cleanings and topical fluoride treatment, dental sealants and fillings, oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling to prevent or aid in dental disease.
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Mobile Dental Program returns in September with pediatric clinics in Reno and Sun Valley
Community Health Alliance is hosting Mobile Dental Program clinics to provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients between the ages of 0 through 20 in September. Services include oral exams and x-rays, dental cleanings and topical fluoride treatment, dental sealants and fillings, oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling to prevent or aid in dental disease.
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Nevada health system reopens 2 facilities after fire evacuation
Northern Nevada Health System based in Reno has reopened two facilities Aug. 28 after evacuation orders related to the Hawk Fire prompted their closures. The emergency room at North Valleys, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, resumed normal operations at 7 a.m. PDT after closing Aug. 22, according to an Aug. 28 news release shared with Becker’s. The 24/7 standalone emergency department reopened after an emergency management team assessed the facility for safety, cleanliness, product management, equipment testing and air quality.
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ER at North Valleys reopens after fire evacuation closure
The ER at North Valleys will resume normal operations at 7 a.m. Friday, nearly a week after it closed because of evacuation orders tied to the Hawk Fire. The emergency department, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, closed Saturday after authorities placed the surrounding area in the red fire zone. Before reopening, an emergency management team reviewed the facility for safety, cleanliness, product management, equipment testing and air quality. The team determined the building was safe and ready to resume operations.