There used to be a joke about healthcare in Nevada that went something like this: Where do you go for the best healthcare in Nevada? The airport. The joke doesn't hold up. Today Nevadans don't need to leave home to access the healthcare they need. That's not to say the industry isn't facing challenges, especially in light of ongoing inflation and the lingering … [Read more...] about Quality Access + Cost
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Long Road to RecoveryHealthcare Check-Up
Nevada’s doctors and hospitals battled gallantly to beat down one of their biggest threats ever throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as the pandemic begins to wane, the healthcare industry faces a major new headache: Digging itself out of the financial woes left in the wake of the battle against COVID-19. Administrators of big acute-care hospitals — the ones on the … [Read more...] about Long Road to Recovery
Continual EvolutionHealthcare in Nevada
Healthcare in the U.S. has been changing for the past decade with the rise and fall of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and it continues to evolve and change in Nevada. “There’s so much change, so much innovation in healthcare around the country right now, it’s really an amazing time,” said Mark Price, president, Healthcare Partners Nevada, a provider with 310 … [Read more...] about Continual Evolution
Medical Education in Nevada: Progress Made, Long Way to Go
Great strides in expanding medical education in Nevada have been made in the past few years. Yet the effects have been minimal so far and won’t kick in until years in the future. In addition, much more work needs to be done, experts said. “[Medical education] is improved and has a long way to go,” said Shelley Berkley, CEO and senior provost of Touro University’s … [Read more...] about Medical Education in Nevada: Progress Made, Long Way to Go
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce Announces Health Plans for Small Businesses
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its small business members will be able to provide medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits to their employees, effective December 1, 2018, following enrollment in The Chamber of Commerce’s Association’s Health Plan. Association Health Plans (AHP) offer similar benefits to small companies that have … [Read more...] about The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce Announces Health Plans for Small Businesses
45,000 Nevadans with Alzheimer’s Disease; Continues to Rise
The Nevada Department of Aging and Disability Services reminds people to be proactive during World Alzheimer’s Month Reno – Nevada Care Connection (NCC), part of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), reminds Nevadans that September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Early detection and intervention significantly increase … [Read more...] about 45,000 Nevadans with Alzheimer’s Disease; Continues to Rise
REMSA Promotes Tyler Baker to EMS/Special Events Coordinator
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the promotion of Tyler Baker to the position of EMS/Special Events Supervisor. REMSA works with local businesses and organizations to provide cost-effective medical and emergency coverage for special events of all sizes and types in Washoe County. Baker will oversee day-to-day operations and the … [Read more...] about REMSA Promotes Tyler Baker to EMS/Special Events Coordinator
Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
LEGACY The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, Healthcare Heroes has been a catalyst to help grow healthcare in the Silver State. Taking the idea of contributing to healthcare a step further, the Healthcare Heroes scholarship … [Read more...] about Thirteenth Annual Healthcare Heroes
REMSA Community Advisory | Back to College Safety Tips
Reno – College is nearly back in session, with classes at the University of Nevada, Reno starting Monday, August 27. If your student is heading to the University of Nevada, Reno, here are some safety tips and resources. If they are attending a different college, be sure to review policies and student resources at their school. REMSA would like to remind Reno community members … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisory | Back to College Safety Tips
Pulmonary Medicine Introduced at Northern Nevada Medical Group
Sparks – Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG) has announced the launch of its new pulmonary medicine specialty clinic led by board-certified internal medicine and pulmonary care providers, Aleem Surani, MD and Aaron Viray, MD. The new clinic will focus on advanced diagnosis and treatment options for patients managing lung and respiratory disorders. “We are pleased to expand … [Read more...] about Pulmonary Medicine Introduced at Northern Nevada Medical Group
REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight announce the promotion of Shannon Petty, RN, CRFN, to the position of Care Flight’s base supervisor for the ground critical care transport and the fixed-wing base in Reno. Care Flight, a program of REMSA, is a regional helicopter, airplane and ground critical care transport service. Care Flight … [Read more...] about REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
Farhan Naqvi Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer with Real Men Wear Pink Campaign
Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law, has been selected to represent the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its annual Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Real Men Wear Pink officially kicks off on August 16 and leads up to the ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on October 28 at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. “I’m honored to be selected for this unique … [Read more...] about Farhan Naqvi Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer with Real Men Wear Pink Campaign
Around the State: August 2018
First UNLV Innovation Building Breaks Ground Gardner Company, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the UNLV Research Foundation has begun construction on the first building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Part of a 122-acre, master planned campus, this first building will be four-stories and 110,000 square feet. This research, technology and … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2018
New Effort to Address Opioid Addiction Launches in Nevada
Broad coalition of state leaders join together to combat growing crisis A coalition of community leaders and organizations, health care stakeholders and business representatives announced the formation of the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Nevada to address opioid misuse and addiction across the state. “Combatting this crisis requires a broad-based and … [Read more...] about New Effort to Address Opioid Addiction Launches in Nevada
Healthcare Check-Up: Nevada’s Hospitals
Nevada’s population is growing as new businesses locate in the state, and existing businesses expand. As the population increases, it’s also shifting. Along with the rest of the nation, the state’s population is aging. At the same time, with the addition of new and startup businesses, millennials are locating within the state. To meet the different needs of varying … [Read more...] about Healthcare Check-Up: Nevada’s Hospitals