Renown Health

Nursing in northern Nevada has made it to Capitol Hill! Our Chief Nurse Executive Melodie Osborn was invited to “Hill Day in Washington D.C. alongside representatives from nursing programs at Carrington College. This exciting opportunity was, as the college states, “an integral part of the success placing Carrington College nursing graduates into this impressive hospital system.    This event was a significant day for supporting the growth of healthcare careers and health in higher education. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gj8Z5xaU 

Whether a child in your life needs care today, tomorrow, next week or next month, Renown Children’s Hospital has your family covered. We’re proud to be home to a new neonatal ICU and pediatric ICU, providing around-the-clock care for our youngest patient in need, along with our multitude of pediatric specialty practices and primary care offices.    Learn more about how we have expanded to meet our community’s need: https://lnkd.in/gWzHahZF 

A special delivery just arrived at Renown Children's Hospital! An autographed purple guitar signed by Taylor Swift is now on display at Sophie's Place, our transformative music therapy room designed to integrate the healing power of music into our youngest patients' care plans by using evidence-based music therapy.    We are ecstatic to have the musical energy of Taylor in our very own Sophie’s Place, the first of its kind in our community. Certified music therapists will offer both group and individual music therapy sessions to help patients achieve therapeutic goals and improve the quality of life for children of all ages and abilities.    Sophie’s Place officially opens for patients and families on Monday, July 15. Learn more about the impact of Sophie’s Place at https://lnkd.in/gctqeJPB. 

Newsweek and Statista have partnered up to create the first-ever annual list of “America’s Best Prostate Cancer Oncologists & Surgeons” - and one of our very own made the list!    Dr. Christopher Evans, who came to us from the University of California, Davis as Vice Chair Department of Surgery at Renown, has been selected as one of the top prostate cancer surgeons in the country. Congratulations, Dr. Evans! See who else made the list: https://lnkd.in/g_GBWFPc 

Here at Renown, we know that food is medicine. In partnership with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Urban Roots, our Prescription Food Pantry provides nutritious food in a one-stop shop environment to those experiencing poverty in our community and to patients who are facing food insecurity.     Our Community Care Management team, who run our pantry program, was recently honored by the American College of Cardiology with a “Food as Medicine Integration Excellence Award” for integrating our food prescription process into Epic.    We encourage you to learn more about Community Care Management at Renown, along with our Prescription Food Pantry, here: https://lnkd.in/gXas9kh9 

When Jeromy Hughes became one of the 29 nursing students accepted into the first Gerald “Jerry” Smith Academic-Practice Partnership cohort, he almost couldn’t believe it. Life as both an Orvis School of Nursing student and a future nurse in our community was about to change. Not only was he about to receive full tuition support, but he also was set up for a guaranteed start to his career as a nurse at Renown Health.    Named in honor of Jerry Smith of the Nell J. Redfield Foundation and supported by a generous gift from the Redfield Foundation and Stephanie Kruse, Foundation Board Director, the goal of the Academic-Practice Partnership is to help foster a lasting nursing workforce in northern Nevada, with nurses like Jeromy leading the charge. Meet him here: https://lnkd.in/g6Vuihfk 

🎇 Happy 4th of July from Renown Health! 🎇    While we’re here to take care of our community, we’re also celebrating the spirit of independence and freedom that unites us all. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, barbecues or just a day of relaxation, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday! #IndependenceDay #FightTheGoodFight 

Thanks to the positive responses and engagement we received during our Genetics in Healthcare series with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, we are excited to offer one more CME credit-eligible session for any interested provider, especially those in primary care, cardiology and pharmacy. This session, hosted online at no-cost on July 16, will focus on the role genetics plays in heart disease.    Led by Dr. Susan Liebman, research professor at UNR Med, you can expect to: - Discuss the critical importance of genetic testing in cardiology  - Understand that genetic testing applies across clinical settings, including cardiology  - Review how to interpret genetic results  - ...and more!    RSVP by Monday, July 15 here: https://lnkd.in/gEwqCwnY 

The inaugural Cancer Classic at The Club at ArrowCreek on Sept. 30 is selling out quickly. If you're interested in golfing or sponsoring the event, please visit renown.org/CancerClassic to secure your spot before they’re all gone!    All proceeds benefit the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute's new Conrad Breast Center, currently under construction at Renown South Meadows. Expected to open next year, the Conrad Breast Center will offer many comprehensive services including imaging, infusion, surgical oncology, medical oncology, pharmacy, research and wellness.    #CancerClassic #BeatCancer #JoinTheGoodFight 

At Renown, we use the technology at our fingertips to enhance our revenue cycle management processes. Mea Ford, MPA, CLSSGB, System Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Renown Health, shared her insights with Healthcare Tech Outlook about the role innovation plays in using artificial intelligence, telemedicine and value-based models, “to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery and operations.” https://bit.ly/45rRbW1