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Jul 2019
Sibling Class
This Sibling class is designed for children ages 3 to 10 years old, this class will help prepare your child for the new addition to your family. They will learn and explore their new roles as a big brother or sister. This class consists of circle time, what to expect during mom’s hospital stay, what new babies look like, what they eat, how they behave, diapering, swaddling and more. We will also watch a short video. A certificate will be awarded at the…
Find out more »Baby Safe Class
This class helps prepare parents for emergencies that may occur in baby’s first year. Along with car seat safety and basic baby proofing, discussion will include prevention and treatment of common injuries. Students will also learn and practice the skills necessary to perform infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), as well as the skills necessary to assist a choking infant. The American Heart Association Family & Friends “Infant CPR and Choking” (birth to one year) course is for those who want to learn Infant…
Find out more »Cancer Support Workshop 2: Mind-Body Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Renown Institute for Cancer is teaming up with a trained and certified expert in cancer treatment side effect management, Renie Anderson. Attend this workshop to use mind-body techniques to help reduce anxiety and feel calmer, visualize your treatment in a healing way and enhance your healing by doing activities that bring you relief. Helping patients to feel more connected. Helping to reduce fight/flight response and to help you feel more at ease Explaining how stress impacts our bodies and our…
Find out more »Diabetes Prevention Program Information Session
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC recognized, evidence based program to help people with pre-diabetes make lifestyle changes to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. It is a year long class that focuses its inclusive education on healthy eating habits, increased physical activity, and lifestyle modifications in a supported and encouraging environment. This information session is for anyone who is interested in learning more about how to take charge of their health and increase quality of…
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 »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 Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon and every Thursday from 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Breast Cancer Newly Diagnosed Orientation Class
Renown Institute for Cancer offers one hour classes weekly to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families. Classes are facilitated by an oncology nurse navigator, social worker, physical therapist and surgical nurses. In this class you will: Meet your navigator and learn about cancer support services available to you Hear about pre-surgery instructions and your pre-admit appointment Receive education in prehabilitation and lymphedema prevention Have your questions answered about treatment, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials…
Find out more »Annual Wellness Visit Lecture
The best time to start a conversation with your primary care provider about your health is during your Annual Wellness Visit. Many people think an Annual Wellness Visit and a yearly physical are the same. But they’re not. Attend this conversation sponsored by a Community Fund Grant from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Richard Rosen, MD, Geriatric Specialty Care will teach us how to maximize an Annual Wellness Visit and what to expect. Completing this important visit allows you…
Find out more »Artown Celebrating Amazing Diversity Origami Art – Renown Regional Medical Center Lobby
Celebrate Amazing Diversity at this Artown Event where you will learn to make origami objects to add to our community art project during the month of July. Please join us in the Tahoe Tower Lobby at Renown Regional Medical Center Origami dates and times in Tahoe Tower Lobby include: July 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. July 11, 2 - 4 p.m. July 16, 9 - 11 a.m. July 23, noon - 2 p.m. July 31, 1 - 3 p.m.
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 »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 »Miracle Treat Day
It's that time of the year again – let's make miracles happen with some delicious, frozen treats! You can purchase a Mini BLIZZARD® from Dairy Queen while supporting Renown Children's Hospital, your Children's Miracle Network Hospital. On July 24, Renown employees have an exclusive Miracle Treat Day when you can purchase your Mini BLIZZARD® in person for $3 at any of the locations below while supplies last. Wednesday, July 24: Renown Regional Medical Center The Shops at Renown between CVS Pharmacy and Subway 11…
Find out more »Artown Celebrating Amazing Diversity Origami Art – Renown South Meadows Northview Room
Celebrate Amazing Diversity at this Artown Event where you will learn to make origami objects to add to our community art project. Please join us at Renown South Meadows in the Northview conference room. Dates and times at Renown South Meadows include: Northview Conference Room July 18, 9 - 11 a.m. July 24, 9 - 11 a.m. July 29, 3 - 5 p.m.
Find out more »Cancer Caregiver Support Group
This support group is designed to provide support, education, networking and resource materials to caregivers who are coping with a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer. *Please note that this is a support group designed for Caregivers only. 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 connect. To attend, please register below.
Find out more »Heartfulness Meditation – Learn How to Meditate
Discover stillness and tranquility. Learn to use meditation as a powerful tool and experience the benefits for the body, mind and spirit! Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet, it is a way of entering into the quiet that is already there. This class can help you to reduce stress, enhance creativity, discover mindfulness, breath and body awareness, create inner peace and connect to your inner self, improve relationships, awaken your intuition. Your instructor, Schauntelle Puliti, has…
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