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Jan 2019
Acupuncture – A Health and Wellness Therapy of Integrative Primary Care
Acupuncture is an integrative medicine therapy that can help alleviate pain or help treat various health conditions. This therapy involves positioning very thin needles on various points on the body depending on the symptoms or pain of the patient. Accurate placement of the needles draws energy to the desired areas and allows for positive energy flow. Acupuncture can be effective for treating both injuries and chronic conditions, including pain, digestive conditions, respiratory ailments, neurological or muscular conditions, eye conditions, toothaches…
Find out more »Quit Tobacco Class
Join us for a free Quit Tobacco Class courtesy of Renown Health. This class is offered to patients who want to learn the risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting. Participants will also receive a brief review of triggers, coping techniques, and what is available (patches, chantix etc) to assist with their decision to become tobacco free. To attend, please register below.
Find out more »Food as Medicine – A Health and Wellness Therapy at Integrative Primary Care
Are you interested in learning how easy it can be to plan, purchase and cook delicious recipes that are good for you? Food as Medicine classes focus on real life meal challenges such as healthy breakfast choices, working lunches and healthy potlucks in addition to the lifesaving effects of healthful eating. Each class includes specific information about how certain foods and nutrients work to promote health and discourage disease. Instructor and Chef Christopher Wyatt, CDM, CFPP will teach you about…
Find out more »Music and Wellness for Cancer
Designed by Note-Able Music Therapy Services (NMTS) to teach cancer patients how to use music to reduce stress and pain, and increase relaxation and motivation. No experience necessary. In this group, you will learn about music’s effects on the brain and body, experience the positive benefits of music through hands-on activities and be given the tools to use music more intentionally at home to improve your life. There is no charge to attend this class. Please register below.
Find out more »Newborn Care Class
This class is designed for expectant parents to gain knowledge on current research and recommendations which promote necessary infant health, wellness and safety. Parents-to-be will learn how to care for their newborn, including bathing, diapering, cord care, signs of illness, nutrition, feeding, infant safety, understanding newborn behavior along with growth and development. The cost of this class is $20 per couple. To attend, please register below using the expecting mother’s name and information.
Find out more »Renown Health Speaker Series – Talks Addiction & Recovery
Renown Health and Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital welcome author and speaker, Nic Sheff, at the Pioneer Center on Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. for Renown’s Annual Community Speaker series. Nic will share his heartbreaking – and inspiring – struggle with addiction and substance abuse disorder. His story is chronicled in the major motion picture Beautiful Boy, starring Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet. The film, which is already generating Oscar buzz, was released in late 2018. Nic and his father, David,…
Find out more »Relax & Release: Mellow Yoga, Meditation & Tapping
Join Priya for a mellow yoga class with music and a fun beat to help us release trapped stress, emotions, and anxiety in both the body and the mind. Incorporating use of breathwork, emotional freedom techniques (tapping), and meditation, we will clear pathways and patterns to invite new ways of thinking, being, and living. Welcome to all levels and those who wish to relax, de-stress, and create more freedom in the body and brain. SUGGESTED DONATION: $15 The Renown Spiritual…
Find out more »Acupuncture – A Health and Wellness Therapy of Integrative Primary Care
Acupuncture is an integrative medicine therapy that can help alleviate pain or help treat various health conditions. This therapy involves positioning very thin needles on various points on the body depending on the symptoms or pain of the patient. Accurate placement of the needles draws energy to the desired areas and allows for positive energy flow. Acupuncture can be effective for treating both injuries and chronic conditions, including pain, digestive conditions, respiratory ailments, neurological or muscular conditions, eye conditions, toothaches…
Find out more »Breastfeeding Circle
Breastfeeding Circle is a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences and discuss any concerns you might have. Mothers discuss their experiences and concerns such as milk supply, pumping, going back to work, sleeping or lack of sleep, to name just a few. Weights checks are offered as well as weighted feeds so moms can see how much milk baby takes from the breast. We meet every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Chair Yoga – A Health and Wellness Therapy at Integrative Primary Care
Chair Yoga is a complementary medical practice that can help strengthen your mind-body connection while focusing on positions and movements to help achieve your mobility goals. A certified yoga instructor and integrative medicine health coach, leads this small class in an open, modern office space. This class can be adapted to meet your personal needs. Benefits of this class include: · Improved strength · Improved flexibility · Improved balance · Reduced stress · Improved mental clarity To attend, please register…
Find out more »Cancer Support Group
This group is for all patients facing cancer. The meeting enables participants to share experiences and express feelings and concerns. All cancer patients, family members, cancer survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., see calendar for conference room details. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to virtually…
Find out more »Baby and Family Suites Tour
This tour includes a visit to our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms, our new Labor Assessment Area and the William N. Pennington Nursery. You’ll also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit. This event will take place at Renown Regional Medical Center on the second floor of the Sierra Tower at Labor and Delivery. There is no cost to attend. Please register below under the expecting mother’s…
Find out more »Qigong – A Health and Wellness Therapy at Integrative Primary Care
Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic system for body wellness. The class will practice Wuji Gong, the primary form of Emei Qigong. It includes simple, slow, and low impact movements that are designed to wake up our natural healing abilities for better health, emotional balance and mental clarity. *There is an informational session for first time clients if they would like to attend prior to class – free of charge at 1pm and 530pm. Benefits of Qigong include: Boost the…
Find out more »Cancelled: Total Joint Replacement Class
Joint pain can affect all aspects of life. Renown Health offers educational classes taught by experts for anyone considering total joint replacement surgery. Understanding your procedure including basic anatomy and explanation of surgical intervention Preparing for surgery including home setup, preoperative and pre-admit appointments Hospital Stay including infection prevention, early mobility, physical and occupational therapy, and adaptive equipment After surgery including recovery, medical management, post-operative therapy and/or exercises, and return to activity We highly encourage you to bring a “surgery…
Find out more »TTM Overview: Insights for Fever Control Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Critical Care
TTM Overview: Insights for Fever Control Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Critical Care “ Some like it hot, brains do not” Normothermia vs Hypothermia in Targeted Temperature Management; with a review of evidence-based practice and patient management strategies, addressing shivering management and neuro assessments during therapy. To attended, contact Stephanie Caffery, BSN, RN @ scaffery@renown.org Or call 775-982-2356
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