Management

Injuries. Pain. Loss of speech or voice. Trauma. Muscle weakness. For the average person, these issues are often thought of as setbacks – and when you experience these setbacks, basic tasks of daily life can become a struggle. Think of it this way: what if you could no longer pick something up off the floor without intense back pain? What if your joints start getting stiff and you can’t move your knees the same way? What if you suffer a brain injury and need to re-learn how to swallow? All of these hypothetical situations can happen to anyone. But at Renown Health, there is one team dedicated to intervening at the right time, in the right place. That team is Renown's Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy department, where setbacks become breakthroughs.

As we take a trip through the human body, we eventually reach the mind, holding the keys to our thoughts, memories and behaviors. And although the mind is resilient, it might not always feel that way, especially amidst the obstacles many face day-by-day. That’s where the importance of mental healthcare comes in – and northern Nevada needs it more than ever. In Washoe County alone, nearly one in five community members reported two or more straight weeks of poor mental health. With feelings of distress, depression, anxiety and stress on the rise, not to mention how addiction disproportionately affects Nevadans, we need a team of professionals devoted to helping the mind heal. Enter the Behavioral Health department at Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), where healing always remains top of mind (pun intended). From the providers on the frontlines to the administrative staff handling everything behind-the-scenes, every member of this team has one commitment in mind: standing beside people as they find their way forward.

Those of us who live in the Reno area have seen firsthand how much our region has grown since the pandemic. Our population has boomed – increasing by 6.25% since the 2020 census – and that number is only expected to increase, especially on the south end of town. As South Reno continues to grow, so do the healthcare needs of its residents. When it comes to unlocking the secrets of your health, the lab is one of the best places to start. And in south Reno, we are fortunate to have a department that is skilled at doing exactly that. The Renown South Meadows Core Lab team is flourishing in their revamped space within the new Specialty Care Center. From advocating for preventive care to being a key player in the diagnostic process, these medical lab scientists and clinical lab assistants (CLAs) are ready to jump in to help at a moment’s notice.