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Jan 2019
Smart Health Connection Monthly Health Screenings
For over 16 years, Renown Smart Health Connection has offered one of the region's most comprehensive healthy aging programs. Designed to enhance the health and wellness of thousands of young children to adults, Smart Health Connection provides residents of northern Nevada with important health information, health screenings and educational events. SMART HEALTH CONNECTION MONTHLY HEALTH SCREENINGS are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The following tests are available without a physician lab order: $10 – Glucose (for evaluation of…
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 »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 »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 »January Pediatric Grand Rounds: Meningitis Vaccines
January Pediatric Grand Rounds: Meningitis Vaccines Presented By: Thomas Kozel, PhD Learning Objectives: Understand how meningitis vaccines work, how we got to the current vaccines, and what the future might hold. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and Renown Health. UNR Med is accredited by the ACCME to…
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 »Baby & Me
Baby & Me is an educational and developmental circle time that meets once a week in the children’s healing garden at Renown. This fun class includes music time with baby and other developmentally enriching activities for mom/parent and baby. Also included are discussions on a wide variety of baby and parent related topics. Please note that this class is designed as a mom/parent and baby bonding time. Siblings are welcome to attend. There is no charge to attend this class.…
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 »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 »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 »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 »Preparing for Postpartum
All women experience differently postpartum and recovery after giving birth. The purpose of this class is to help prepare mom and partner on what to expect after birth and the weeks to follow. This 2 hours class is for mom and partner and is offered once a month. A few topics discussed in this class are… Postpartum care in the hospital Changes after birth Caring for yourself during postpartum The difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression Mothers warning signs…
Find out more »Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond
In this class you will learn about breastfeeding your baby as recommended by all of the world’s health organizations. We recommend that all first-time parents take this in-depth class to help mothers get off to a better start with breastfeeding. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, breast anatomy, feeding cues, establishing a good latch, nursing positions, ways for partners to support and be involved in breastfeeding, breast pumping and breast milk storage, breastfeeding tips and available breastfeeding supplies and resources. It also…
Find out more »Grief Support Group
Renown Hospice Care is offering free grief support groups for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This group is open to anyone. *RSVP is not required to attend.
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…
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